Ranitidine hydrochloride and Gastric polyps - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastric polyps is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranitidine hydrochloride (ranitidine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Zantac, and have Indigestion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastric polyps 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 Gastric polyps?

Gastric polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane) is found to be associated with 461 drugs and 488 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastric polyps.

On Jul, 09, 2026

75,820 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Gastric polyps.

Could Ranitidine hydrochloride cause Gastric polyps?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Ranitidine hydrochloride when they have Gastric polyps? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastric polyps when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Gastric polyps when taking Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ranitidine hydrochloride? *

Zantac: 4 people, 36.36%
Ranitidine: 3 people, 27.27%
Vivelle: 1 person, 9.09%
Provera: 1 person, 9.09%
Premarin: 1 person, 9.09%
Paclitaxel: 1 person, 9.09%
Ondansetron: 1 person, 9.09%
Metoclopramide: 1 person, 9.09%
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: 1 person, 9.09%
Lorazepam: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Gastric polyps? *

Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 2 people, 18.18%
Precancerous Cells Present: 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 9.09%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 1 person, 9.09%
Gastric Cancer Stage 0 (the tumour is found only in the inner layer of the stomach. stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ): 1 person, 9.09%
Gastrointestinal Neoplasm (cancer tumour of digestive tract): 1 person, 9.09%
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 1 person, 9.09%
Hair Loss: 1 person, 9.09%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Indigestion: 5 people, 45.45%
Abdominal Discomfort: 3 people, 27.27%
Erosive Oesophagitis (acid reflux disease can cause tissue damage in the oesophagus over time): 2 people, 18.18%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 1 person, 9.09%
Cervix Carcinoma (cancer of cervix): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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?

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).

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