Zantac Side Effects (Cont.)

Zantac Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with Zantac that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
 
    • Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
    • Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
    • Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
 
  • Symptoms of liver problems or hepatitis, including:
 
    • Yellowing of the eyes or skin
    • Pain in the upper-right side of the abdomen
    • Dark urine
 
  • Angioedema (life-threatening swelling of the throat and mouth)
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
 
    • An unusual rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Wheezing
    • Trouble breathing
    • Swelling of the mouth or throat.
 

Rare Side Effects of Zantac

Rare Zantac side effects occur in only a few patients taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by Zantac or something else.
 
Some of these rare but possible side effects include but are not limited to:
 
  • Dizziness or a spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Drowsiness or sleeping difficulty (insomnia)
  • Muscle pain or joint pain
  • Hair loss (see Zantac and Hair Loss)
  • Increased risk of pneumonia
  • Blurred vision.
     
You can also read about other possible side effects of Zantac in the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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