H2 Blockers (Ranitidine, Famotidine, Cimetidine)
Drug Class: Acid reducers
Medications that reduce stomach acid by blocking histamine H2 receptors.
Nutrients That H2 Blockers May Deplete
Long-term use of H2 Blockers has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Vitamin B12
- Iron
- Zinc
- Folate
Common Side Effects of H2 Blockers
- Headache
- Digestive issues
- Rare heart effects
- B12 deficiency