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ranitidine

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that, while primarily used for acid suppression, has been studied for potential benefits in cluster headache management. Its mechanism involves blocking H2 receptors, which may modulate inflammatory and vascular responses associated with cluster headache pathogenesis, potentially reducing headache frequency and intensity.

2.4

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Empty_Bother_7406

4.0

## Ginger + Zantac + Zyrtec = My Holy Trinity 40f suffering from episodic CH for the past 20+ years. They run in my family as my dad and uncle both had them as well (they aged out of them - gives me hope). I’ve been able to keep my headaches at to ...View more

GingerAntihistaminesRanitidine

Reported Side Effects

General side effect

Empty_Bother_7406

4.0

Zantac is an H2 antihistamine and for me it seems there is a direct correlation between histamines and my clusters. I also have noticed at the very end of my headaches, my stomach will gargle very loudly. I can’t speak directly to what’s happening I ...View more

RanitidineHerbal supplements

ClarkMalark

5.0

## My protocol that has worked for almost a year now. My background: I’m episodic (17 years now) with one cycle per year lasting anywhere from 2-4 months, generally starting in late winter early spring. I get one 9/10-10/10 headache a day, generally ...View more

GingerTurmericLicorice rootKudzuAntihistaminesRanitidineDietary modification

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HypertensionLow potassium

akslavok

5.0

My cocktail for brutal migraines that have dizziness, nausea, eagle claw at the back of my neck and ice pick in the front, along with severe sensory sensitivity, numbness and tingling in right side, brain fog etc: Benadryl, ranitidine, clonazepam, p...View more

AntihistaminesRanitidineClonazepamPrednisoneOxycodone

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General side effect