Zantac and Red cell distribution width increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red cell distribution width increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benadryl, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Zantac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 432,014 people who have side effects when taking Zantac from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zantac?

Zantac has active ingredients of ranitidine hydrochloride. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 434,161 Zantac users. Check the latest studies of Zantac.

What is Red cell distribution width increased?

Red cell distribution width increased is found to be associated with 604 drugs and 656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red cell distribution width increased.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

432,014 people reported to have side effects when taking Zantac.
Among them, 76 people (0.02%) have Red cell distribution width increased.

Could Zantac cause Red cell distribution width increased?

Among these 76 people:

How long have people been on Zantac when they have Red cell distribution width increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Zantac? *

female: 67.65 %
male: 32.35 %

What is the age of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Zantac? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zantac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Red cell distribution width increased? *

Haematocrit Decreased: 52 people, 68.42%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 49 people, 64.47%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 45 people, 59.21%
Headache (pain in head): 41 people, 53.95%
Fever: 37 people, 48.68%
Rashes (redness): 34 people, 44.74%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 33 people, 43.42%
Neutrophil Count Increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 32 people, 42.11%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 31 people, 40.79%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 31 people, 40.79%

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): 29 people, 38.16%
Depression: 11 people, 14.47%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 9 people, 11.84%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 11.84%
Pain: 7 people, 9.21%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 7.89%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 6.58%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 5 people, 6.58%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 6.58%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 5 people, 6.58%

* 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 hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zantac) and Zantac (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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