Ranitidine hydrochloride and Electrolyte imbalance - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Electrolyte imbalance is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranitidine hydrochloride (ranitidine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Omeprazole, and have Indigestion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Electrolyte imbalance when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 75,820 people who have side effects when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ranitidine hydrochloride?

Ranitidine hydrochloride has active ingredients of ranitidine hydrochloride. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 76,413 Ranitidine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Ranitidine hydrochloride.

What is Electrolyte imbalance?

Electrolyte imbalance is found to be associated with 1,092 drugs and 1,219 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Electrolyte imbalance.

On Jul, 08, 2026

75,820 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride.
Among them, 21 people (0.03%) have Electrolyte imbalance.

Could Ranitidine hydrochloride cause Electrolyte imbalance?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Ranitidine hydrochloride when they have Electrolyte imbalance? *

What is the gender of people who have Electrolyte imbalance when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Electrolyte imbalance when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

Omeprazole: 13 people, 61.90%
Atenolol: 12 people, 57.14%
Imodium: 11 people, 52.38%
Losartan: 10 people, 47.62%
Metoclopramide: 9 people, 42.86%
Rabeprazole: 7 people, 33.33%
Atorvastatin Calcium: 6 people, 28.57%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 28.57%
Pantoprazole: 6 people, 28.57%
Rabeprazole Sodium: 3 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Electrolyte imbalance? *

Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 52.38%
Colitis Microscopic (inflammation of colon with diarrhoea and abdominal cramps): 10 people, 47.62%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 10 people, 47.62%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 9 people, 42.86%
Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood): 9 people, 42.86%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 19.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 14.29%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 3 people, 14.29%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 3 people, 14.29%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Indigestion: 12 people, 57.14%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 38.10%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 9.52%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 9.52%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.76%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 1 person, 4.76%
Barrett's Oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach): 1 person, 4.76%
Depression: 1 person, 4.76%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 4.76%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ranitidine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ranitidine hydrochloride) and Ranitidine hydrochloride (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.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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