Ranitidine and Gallbladder cholesterolosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder cholesterolosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranitidine (ranitidine), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder cholesterolosis when taking Ranitidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 233,168 people who have side effects when taking Ranitidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ranitidine?

Ranitidine has active ingredients of ranitidine. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 234,475 Ranitidine users. Check the latest studies of Ranitidine.

What is Gallbladder cholesterolosis?

Gallbladder cholesterolosis (accumulation and deposition of cholesterol inside of the) is found to be associated with 169 drugs and 404 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder cholesterolosis.

On Aug, 13, 2026

233,168 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranitidine.
Among them, 23 people (0.01%) have Gallbladder cholesterolosis.

Could Ranitidine cause Gallbladder cholesterolosis?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Ranitidine when they have Gallbladder cholesterolosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder cholesterolosis when taking Ranitidine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder cholesterolosis when taking Ranitidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ranitidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder cholesterolosis? *

Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 21 people, 91.30%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 15 people, 65.22%
Abdominal Pain: 13 people, 56.52%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 10 people, 43.48%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 30.43%
Gallbladder Disorder: 6 people, 26.09%
Post Procedural Bile Leak: 5 people, 21.74%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 21.74%
Depression: 4 people, 17.39%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 8 people, 34.78%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 7 people, 30.43%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 13.04%
Depression: 3 people, 13.04%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.70%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 8.70%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.70%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 4.35%
Adverse Event: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Ranitidine) and Ranitidine (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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