Question 1

can i take prilosec with pepcid or tums or something . possibly gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Take antacid like tums OR mylanta &amp; prilosec OR pepcid at the same time for 1-3 days; when symptom improve, stop antacid and continue with prilosec OR pepcid for another week or two. Prilosec or pepcid does not lower the stomach acid right away so it needs to be neutralized by antacid first. If problem recurs after stopping med, you should see a gastroenterologist for a thorough evaluation.

Question 2

can i take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are effective adjuncts for stomach acidity and for gerd. They do not interfere with each other and can be taken together.

Question 3

is it ok to take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) at the same time? i accidentally did this. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No problem: These 2 meds can be taken together. If you are taking Tums (calcium carbonate) as a sourse of calcium, the Prilosec will interfere with the absorption of calcium whether or not the meds are taken at the same time. Try calcium citrate instead (citracal).

Question 4

can you take tums (calcium carbonate)  and famotidine  together. i'm trying to ween myself off of prilosec. any info would be helpful. thanks!!

Accepted Answer

Sure: Yes u may. But why would do it and wean off one drug, to take two for the same effect?

Question 5

stomach feel nauseous and full sometimes. i take tums and prilosec. sometimes feels better but then happens again. is it gerd? nauseous stomach.scared

Accepted Answer

Could be or even oth: Reflux is still very possible but there  may be other  esophageal or gastric problems like gastritis, esophagitis, ulcers, gall bladder, etc. A gastroeneterologist can help here.

Question 6

can i take tums (calcium carbonate) if i've taken pepto and prilosec tonight? i have acid reflux and have had worse bloating today than normal. i take prilosec daily.

Accepted Answer

No interaction: You would not risk an interaction problem, but clearly you are having GI problems that are not being successfully treated - even symptomatically. Consider a full GI examination, Dx and treatment decisions. It might not result in clear answers, but it could and then life will be much nicer. Also, psychotherapy can help if anxiety is the cause. Best!

Question 7

ate salad with grilled chicken, ranch dressing. tomatoes on it too. took tums. still have heartburn. take prilosec morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime.

Accepted Answer

Tomatoes?: High fat meals and fried foods, large meals, chocolate, coffee, with or without caffeine, alcohol, mint, carbonated beverages, citrus juices, and tomato products all may aggravate gerd.

Question 8

taking lithium, geodon, buspirion, cymbalta, singulair, and allegra. having heartburn daily. what is best to take...tums, prilosec or other.

Accepted Answer

Tums or Prilosec: Either Tums or Prilosec are safe options to treat heartburn. There are no significant drug interactions for either of them. Prilosec gives more reliable acid suppression. Note: if you have to take it longer than two weeks, you’re going to want to loop your doctor in for further evaluation. If it’s simple heartburn, s/he should know anyway; if not, something more serious should be ruled out.

Question 9

i take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) but i still have pain in throat and chest everytime after i eat how do u know if your esophagus id damaged. what are sypmtoms?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia: Are you taking those meds under a doctor's supervision? The otc versions should be limited to 2 weeks' use if not. You may have an anatomical problem instead of simple reflux. Please see a GI or ENT for a thorough evaluation- your esophagus needs to be examined, pronto!

Question 10

i have taken a pill of prilosec and extra strength tums (calcium carbonate). any suggestions on quick relief?

Accepted Answer

Relief for what: condition?  Tums (Calcium Carbonate) can help reduce symptoms from indigestion &amp; heart burn. Prilosec  is indicated for  of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease,GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. If you tell us what symptoms / condition you are trying to treat we can provide a more helpful answer. Take care.

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Can i take prilosec with pepcid or tums or something . possibly gastritis?

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Can i take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) at the same time?

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Is it ok to take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) at the same time? i accidentally did this. should i be worried?

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Can you take tums (calcium carbonate) and famotidine together. i'm trying to ween myself off of prilosec. any info would be helpful. thanks!!

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Stomach feel nauseous and full sometimes. i take tums and prilosec. sometimes feels better but then happens again. is it gerd? nauseous stomach.scared

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Can i take tums (calcium carbonate) if i've taken pepto and prilosec tonight? i have acid reflux and have had worse bloating today than normal. i take prilosec daily.

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Ate salad with grilled chicken, ranch dressing. tomatoes on it too. took tums. still have heartburn. take prilosec morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime.

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Taking lithium, geodon, buspirion, cymbalta, singulair, and allegra. having heartburn daily. what is best to take...tums, prilosec or other.

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I take prilosec and tums (calcium carbonate) but i still have pain in throat and chest everytime after i eat how do u know if your esophagus id damaged. what are sypmtoms?

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I have taken a pill of prilosec and extra strength tums (calcium carbonate). any suggestions on quick relief?

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