Ranitidine and Red blood cell count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red blood cell count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranitidine (ranitidine), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gravol, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red blood cell count increased 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 Red blood cell count increased?

Red blood cell count increased is found to be associated with 429 drugs and 587 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red blood cell count increased.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

233,168 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranitidine.
Among them, 83 people (0.04%) have Red blood cell count increased.

Could Ranitidine cause Red blood cell count increased?

Among these 83 people:

How long have people been on Ranitidine when they have Red blood cell count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Red blood cell count increased when taking Ranitidine? *

female: 80.77 %
male: 19.23 %

What is the age of people who have Red blood cell count increased when taking Ranitidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ranitidine? *

Gravol: 23 people, 27.71%
Tylenol: 21 people, 25.30%
Benadryl: 20 people, 24.10%
Paracetamol: 12 people, 14.46%
Ventolin: 10 people, 12.05%
Acyclovir: 9 people, 10.84%
Enalapril Maleate: 8 people, 9.64%
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: 8 people, 9.64%
Prednisone: 8 people, 9.64%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 9.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Red blood cell count increased? *

Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 53 people, 63.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 43 people, 51.81%
Headache (pain in head): 39 people, 46.99%
Urine Abnormality: 37 people, 44.58%
Fever: 32 people, 38.55%
White Blood Cells Urine Positive: 31 people, 37.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 28 people, 33.73%
Mean Cell Volume Decreased (less of the average red blood cell volume): 26 people, 31.33%
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Decreased (less than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 23 people, 27.71%
Haematocrit Increased: 22 people, 26.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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): 48 people, 57.83%
Pain: 15 people, 18.07%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 12 people, 14.46%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 10 people, 12.05%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 12.05%
Sleep Disorder: 10 people, 12.05%
Depression: 7 people, 8.43%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 8.43%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 8.43%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 8.43%

* 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.

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