Getting off H2 Blockers (Zantac)

A few years ago I was diagnosed with GERD and gastritis. I have been on Zantac for about 1.5 years, and used to take 150mg in the morning and 150mg before bed time. A few weeks ago, I decided to slowly get off the medication after being symptom free for six months. I wanted to get off the medication mainly due to it's side effects. At first I took 150mg every other morning and continued taking 150mg every night. I did this for about 1-2 weeks and then stopped taking the morning dose but continued taking 150mg every night. Ever since I stopped taking the morning dose I've been experiencing some really bad symptoms, such as reflux, nausea and stomach burning. Am I experiencing rebound symptoms?? Does this EVER get better? How do I get off this medication??? I tried to do this slowly, but I clearly failed :(. Can Tums and Carafate help with these horrible rebound symptoms?

Hi Jenn

How are you doing with the weaning off Zantac. I am also trying to wean off after being on it for about a month. I was having side effects which were worse than my initial symptoms hence wanting to wean. I am not doing so well. I think i may have gone too fast but I now have constant heartburn which I didn't have before i started taking the tablets.

It would be interesting to know how you are doing and i hope it is going well.

Becca x