Although most people respond well to Zantac, alternatives to the medication are available for those who experience side effects or do not feel that their symptoms have improved. Some of these alternatives include other medications, changes to the diet (or other lifestyle changes), and surgery.
A few of the more common medication alternatives to Zantac include
antacids and foaming agents, proton pump inhibitors, and other
H2 blocker medicines. If you want to try another drug, talk to your healthcare provider to explore various options.
(Click Substitute for Zantac to find out what dietary changes you can make to improve GERD symptoms, for a list of other medications that are available, and for more information about surgical options.)
