Ranitidine and Insomnia: What Users Say

• scu...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 15, 2015

For GERD "I have taken everything for 20 years dealing with mild to even severe side effects. I had to go on ranitidine as a last resort. I take Zantac 150 mg, 2 times per day. It helps, but I have to supplement with Tums and baking soda and water. I now suffer from lost sex drive, erectile dysfunction. I have lost most all sense of smell, I have trouble going to sleep, fidgeting legs, etc. I went off for a while and actually did much better, but my doctor said to go back on it. So I did, now I am back to the same symptoms as described. I am going to stop again, I can't do this."

• Kay...
• January 26, 2017

For GERD "I was on this for about a month. First few weeks were great, it was like I'd got my life back. But sadly, it was short-lived, as after those weeks, the acid started flaring again, and by the fourth week, very intense acid reflux that for two days I could hardly sleep, as I was up both nights belching and got little sleep and kept waking up. I've decided to come off it. See my doctor on Friday for alternatives or tests, as I can no longer cope."

• car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

For GERD "Ok, folks, I can only speak for myself. Ranitidine does work, but the side effects are horrific for me: insomnia, anxiety, lightheadedness, upset stomach; the list is endless. To the extent my GP was going to send me down the mental health road. So I stopped taking them. Result: my anxiety is down, sleep better, calmness good. It has been a nightmare for 6 months. If I can help, I would suggest you question the medication. It's a double-edged sword, no gain without pain, but it surely should not be like this in the 21st century. I really do feel for you people; you are not alone."

• SGa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 6, 2019

For GERD "It works well for my acid reflux but has started giving me terrible headaches and insomnia."