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Can you take ranitidine with statins?

Zantac (ranitidine) may increase the amount of some statins present in the blood and may also increase the side effects of statins.

What medications should not be taken with statins?

Some drugs that may interact with statins and increase your risk of side effects include:

  • Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), a medication for irregular heart rhythms.
  • Gemfibrozil (Lopid), another variety of cholesterol drug.
  • HIV treatments called protease inhibitors such as saquinavir (Invirase) and ritonavir (Norvir)

Can you take ranitidine with atorvastatin?

No interactions were found between Lipitor and ranitidine. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take Pepcid with a statin?

No interactions were found between Lipitor and Pepcid. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can statins cause reflux?

Conclusion: Statin therapy was associated with higher odds of being diagnosed with esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease/dyspepsia.

Who should not take ranitidine?

Do not use this medication in children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion. During pregnancy, this medication should only be used if clearly needed.

Do statins cause indigestion?

Common side effects dizziness. feeling sick. feeling unusually tired or physically weak. digestive system problems, such as constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion or farting.

Do statins make GERD worse?

In sensitivity analyses, which excluded patients with obesity, statin use was not associated with an increased odds ratio of gastroesophageal reflux disease/dyspepsia. Conclusion: Statin therapy was associated with higher odds of being diagnosed with esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease/dyspepsia.

Does ranitidine cause high blood pressure?

While the risk of cancer has been the primary focus of issues with Zantac, it is worth noting that Zantac could also affect blood pressure. High doses of the drug could cause dangerous blood pressure levels, especially low blood pressure levels.