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Does Zantac Cause Depression?

Yes, my son thinks he is having a reaction to Zantac...a medication prescribed for stomach pain following overdose (Doctor urgent care) of pain meds after he (patient) already had taken two Aleve (doctor knew this). Problem is now my son is having depressive side effects; we both think it is caused by the Zantac prescribed (pills
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Thanks for choosing HCM for your query.
I appreciate your concern regarding the safety of Zantac.

The most common side effects seen with the use of Zantac include:
Headache, confusion, sleep disturbance, constipation, etc.
The less commonly occuring side effects are reversible mental confusion, agitation, depression, and hallucinations.

You are therefore advise to visit the treating doctor for your son for possible use of alternate medicine like PPI with less side effects.
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Does Zantac Cause Depression?

Hi Thanks for choosing HCM for your query. I appreciate your concern regarding the safety of Zantac. The most common side effects seen with the use of Zantac include: Headache, confusion, sleep disturbance, constipation, etc. The less commonly occuring side effects are reversible mental confusion, agitation, depression, and hallucinations. You are therefore advise to visit the treating doctor for your son for possible use of alternate medicine like PPI with less side effects. Kindly rate this answer if you are convinced.