Ranitidine and Muscle atrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle atrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranitidine (ranitidine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Synthroid, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle atrophy 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 Muscle atrophy?

Muscle atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle) is found to be associated with 1,045 drugs and 1,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle atrophy.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

233,168 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranitidine.
Among them, 66 people (0.03%) have Muscle atrophy.

Among these 66 people:

How long have people been on Ranitidine when they have Muscle atrophy? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle atrophy when taking Ranitidine? *

female: 40.62 %
male: 59.38 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle atrophy when taking Ranitidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ranitidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle atrophy? *

Weakness: 31 people, 46.97%
Weight Decreased: 24 people, 36.36%
Stress And Anxiety: 17 people, 25.76%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 25.76%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 24.24%
Pain: 16 people, 24.24%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 22.73%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 22.73%
Fall: 14 people, 21.21%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 13 people, 19.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 13.64%
Diabetes: 9 people, 13.64%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 12.12%
Depression: 8 people, 12.12%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 8 people, 12.12%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 9.09%
Disturbance In Attention: 6 people, 9.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 9.09%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 7.58%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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