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Is Long Term Intake Of Zantac Safe To Treat Acid Reflux And Heart Burn?
For several months I have had acid reflux and some heart burn daily. I can control the symptoms with Zantac, but have heard it s not good to take for an extended period. I m wondering what could be causing this, as I ve never experienced these symptoms before. Thank you.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn which is very common problem after having meals due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Get complete examination done and start treatment according to diagnosis. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as raise bed level on head side. You should avoid spicy and heavy meal specially at night. Eat at least one hour before going to bet , take a light walk for 15-20 mins after every meal. You should take antacid after every meal like gelusil. Yo can take Zantac to control your symptoms for short term basis as long term use can give adverse effects. Take combination of proton pump inhibitors along with antacids such as ranitidine, omeprazole.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn which is very common problem after having meals due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Get complete examination done and start treatment according to diagnosis. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as raise bed level on head side. You should avoid spicy and heavy meal specially at night. Eat at least one hour before going to bet , take a light walk for 15-20 mins after every meal. You should take antacid after every meal like gelusil. Yo can take Zantac to control your symptoms for short term basis as long term use can give adverse effects. Take combination of proton pump inhibitors along with antacids such as ranitidine, omeprazole.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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