Zantac 75 and Faeces discolored - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Faeces discolored 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 Metoprolol Tartrate, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Faeces discolored 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 Faeces discolored?

Faeces discolored is found to be associated with 1,248 drugs and 1,834 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Faeces discolored.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

3,615 people reported to have side effects when taking Zantac 75.
Among them, 16 people (0.44%) have Faeces discolored.

Could Zantac 75 cause Faeces discolored?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Zantac 75 when they have Faeces discolored? *

What is the gender of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Zantac 75? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Zantac 75? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zantac 75? *

What are other side effects people have besides Faeces discolored? *

Diarrhea: 3 people, 18.75%
Abnormal Faeces (abnormal stool): 2 people, 12.50%
Neck Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 1 person, 6.25%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.25%
Drug Ineffective: 1 person, 6.25%
Constipation: 1 person, 6.25%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 6.25%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 1 person, 6.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.25%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 6.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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.

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