Rentidine, Strange Reaction..

[Patsy33]

Has anyone got personal experience from taking Renitidine? I'm supposed to take two 150g twice a day. Doctor swapped from Omeprazole. I took one about 8.00am but felt really weird after. Felt really woozy and weak.( Got a feeling my blood pressure dropped) had to go back to bed and felt cold. Woke up at 2.30pm! Frightened to take another...

[kloofnek]

Hi Patsy.While I cannot help or advise you on Rentidine,I would be interested as to why you were change from Omeprazole which I myself take because I am on Nyproxyn.
I can only think that your reaction is to the mediction,that sort of thing happened to me when I took a strong Co-Codamol .One time I took a Tramadol and that made me feel REALLY ill,just like you are describing...I NEVER took it again
With time you could get used to Rentidine ...maybe?

[dannyk13]

Taken them in the past without any reaction.Side effects here:-
http://www.healthline.com/drugs/ranitidine/oral-tablet#SideEffects2

[TheChair]

Do you mean Ranitidine?
List of potential side effects here
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4091-7033/ranitidine-oral/ranitidine-tablet---oral/details

[Sqad]

Don't take any more Ranatidine.
Go back to Omeprazole and contact your GP on Monday.

[kloofnek]

I agree...

[Patsy33]

Thank you all. I read they can cause brachicardie and heart block. I'm already on beta blockers to slow the heart! I'll ring doctor on Monday morning. Meanwhile I will go back on to Omeprazole 2×20mg.
Kloofnek, Renitidine was recommended after I had endoscopy nearly two weeks ago. I have suffered effects of acid reflux and pain in upper back. It was found I have Hiatus Hernia. Sometimes other similar medication works better. I will not take another Renitidine till I speak to doctor.

[Patsy33]

Thank you Sqad. I appreciate your advice. Will not take anymore.