How effective is Zantac for Reflux Gastritis? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.1/5 Long term ratings: 3.2/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) is for Reflux gastritis and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 26 Zantac users and is updated continuously.
What is Zantac?
Zantac has active ingredients of ranitidine hydrochloride. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 434,161 Zantac users. Check the latest studies of Zantac.
What is Reflux gastritis?
Reflux gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile) is found to be associated with 241 drugs and 346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Reflux gastritis.
26 people are studied for taking Zantac in Reflux gastritis
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Zantac effectiveness for Reflux gastritis (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 6
- moderate: 12
- high: 7
- very high: 1
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 3
- moderate: 7
- high: 6
- very high: 0
Gender of people who take Zantac for Reflux gastritis *:
- female: 69.23 %
- male: 30.77 %
Age of people who take Zantac for Reflux gastritis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 7.69 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 3.85 %
- 30-39: 11.54 %
- 40-49: 26.92 %
- 50-59: 23.08 %
- 60+: 26.92 %
Who find Zantac more effective for Reflux Gastritis?
Gender of people who take Zantac for Reflux gastritis *:
- female: 75 %
- male: 25 %
Age of people who take Zantac for Reflux gastritis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 12.5 %
- 30-39: 12.5 %
- 40-49: 25.0 %
- 50-59: 25.0 %
- 60+: 25.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Zantac?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Zantac safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Zantac (434,161 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Reflux gastritis (4,070 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on ranitidine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zantac) and Zantac (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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