Question 1

can tums be taken with heart stents?

Accepted Answer

: Good idea to check on this. Yes. Tums or other antacids can be taken with heart stents.  
Some medications should not be taken at the tame time as others. Pharmacists can be very helpful at times to provide information on medication interactions.
Best wishes.

Question 2

heart chkd out ok had all tests. chests pains must be my hiatel hernia pain could be brought on by purging? protonix pepcid tums not helping what now

Accepted Answer

Hernia repair: I am not clear about your statement above.  And why is there a question mark?  Are you saying you engaged in repeated purging bringing on chest pains?  Since you are stating that medical treatments are not helpful, the logical next step is to consider surgical repair of the hiatal hernia.  Consult a general surgeon or thoracic surgeon.  
Or stop purging?

Question 3

i've had this squeezing pain in my heart for 24 hours now. i've taken tums (calcium carbonate) and gasx, no help. it hurts to breathe, lay on left side too. help?

Accepted Answer

Be evaluated: With these symptoms you should see a doctor today to exclude any life threatening causes.

Question 4

for acid reflux can you overdose by taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg 4 or 5 times a day i have heart burn and only get temporary relief by taking tums and nexium (esomeprazole)

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is far outside of the normal dosing range and is not recommended or studied at these doses.  I would advise you to see your md to hone in further on the source of your severe heartburn.

Question 5

tums (calcium carbonate) (calcium) bad for heart?  confused as to whether or not calcium can build up in arteries creating long term cardiac problems.

Accepted Answer

Calcium: Taking calcium usually does not cause hardening of the arteries or build up of calcium in the blood vessels.  This usually occurs for many other reasons including genetic predisposition, high blood fats and cholesterol and other factors.  If you have a condition which results in high serum calcium levels you should not take it.

Question 6

can you use tums (calcium carbonate) for heart burn when pregnant at 23 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: AS DIRECTED on the label.....and (naturally) approved by your OB-GYN.....the Calcium can't hurt!!!! Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Question 7

when a person has heart burn, how do tums (calcium carbonate) and alka seltzer help a person feel better?

Accepted Answer

Reduces acid: Heart burn is caused by stomach acid burning the cells in the esophagus. Tums and Alka seltzer contian bicarbonate, (sodium bicarbonate) a base which chemically neutralizes the acid, reducing the burning sensation.

Question 8

i was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

Accepted Answer

: Blood thinners, anti-coagulants are not a do it yourself issue. Your bf needs to consult the doctor who is prescribing warfarin.

Question 9

i've tried everything, tums, (calcium carbonate) pepto, anything for heart burn, its a severe pain in the middle of my chest, under my ribs. i'm so scared, help!

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain, without more information about your situation we can't advise you more than go see your doctor.  If your problem is related to acid reflux we often use over the counter ranitidine or Prilosec to help.

Question 10

what can you take for heart burn when your pregnant , tums (calcium carbonate) has caused kidney stones.

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: Usually tums, (calcium carbonate) mylanta, or maalox are generally recommended as safe.  Ask your ob/gyn what they suggest and then they will monitor you to ensure your are health and the baby is too.

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Can tums be taken with heart stents?

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Heart chkd out ok had all tests. chests pains must be my hiatel hernia pain could be brought on by purging? protonix pepcid tums not helping what now

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I've had this squeezing pain in my heart for 24 hours now. i've taken tums (calcium carbonate) and gasx, no help. it hurts to breathe, lay on left side too. help?

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For acid reflux can you overdose by taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg 4 or 5 times a day i have heart burn and only get temporary relief by taking tums and nexium (esomeprazole)

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Tums (calcium carbonate) (calcium) bad for heart? confused as to whether or not calcium can build up in arteries creating long term cardiac problems.

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Can you use tums (calcium carbonate) for heart burn when pregnant at 23 weeks?

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When a person has heart burn, how do tums (calcium carbonate) and alka seltzer help a person feel better?

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I was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

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I've tried everything, tums, (calcium carbonate) pepto, anything for heart burn, its a severe pain in the middle of my chest, under my ribs. i'm so scared, help!

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What can you take for heart burn when your pregnant , tums (calcium carbonate) has caused kidney stones.

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