Zantac 75 and Back pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Back pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Zantac 75 (ranitidine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fosamax, and have Dizziness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Back pain when taking Zantac 75. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,615 people who have side effects when taking Zantac 75 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zantac 75?

Zantac 75 has active ingredients of ranitidine hydrochloride. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 3,796 Zantac 75 users. Check the latest studies of Zantac 75.

What is Back pain?

Back pain is found to be associated with 3,220 drugs and 4,710 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Back pain.

On Jul, 12, 2026

3,615 people reported to have side effects when taking Zantac 75.
Among them, 15 people (0.41%) have Back pain.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Zantac 75 when they have Back pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Back pain when taking Zantac 75? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Back pain when taking Zantac 75? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zantac 75? *

What are other side effects people have besides Back pain? *

Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 40.00%
Itching: 5 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
Constipation: 5 people, 33.33%
Neck Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 26.67%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 26.67%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 26.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 26.67%
Head Injury: 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Dizziness: 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 13.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 13.33%
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 2 people, 13.33%
Abdominal Distension: 2 people, 13.33%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 6.67%
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, 6.67%
Abdominal Pain: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 Zantac 75) and Zantac 75 (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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