Question 1

is tums the same as pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Tums/Pepcid: Pepcid (famotidine) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist it inhibits stomach acid & is used for ulcers & gerd. Tums is an antacid made of sucrose & calcium carbonate, used for indigestion & heartburn.

Question 2

can i take tums and nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can work together to relieve symptoms of stomach acidity, esophageal reflux and gerd.  They do not interfere with the action of each other.

Question 3

can i take prevacid (lansoprazole) with tums?

Accepted Answer

Wait an hour or so: Prevacid (lansoprazole) needs acid stimulus about an hour after ingestion to best be activated. A meal would be the ideal. Take the Tums after that.

Question 4

can i take tums with paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg?

Accepted Answer

OK to take it: It's ok to Tums on paxil (paroxetine).

Question 5

can tums be taken with prevacid (lansoprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These two together can effectively provide short and longer time relief of stomach acidity and gerd.  They do not interfere with the activity of each other.

Question 6

can i take nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg and tums?

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 7

can you take tums and zofran (ondansetron) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can use Tums to clam the stomach from acid an zofran (ondansetron) for nausea.  The calcium in Tums is a problem for other drugs that interact with it and prevent absorption.

Question 8

if you take nexium (esomeprazole) can you also take tums?

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 9

can nexium be taken 2-3 hours after taking tums(antacid)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nexium and tums are 2 different medications. Perhaps it would be best for you to take Nexium before, and tums later if the problem persists.

Best wishes.

Question 10

ok to take a tums 4 hrs after taking pepcid (famotidine) ac?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: If you have persistent heartburn despite taking Pepcid, (famotidine) it is perfectly acceptable to use Tums as needed in addition. In fact, it is good to neutralize any acid which may be causing you heartburn at that moment. Antacids such as Tums work quickly, but only for a little while. If you persistently have heartburn despite OTC medicines and anti-reflux measures, see your doctor. Good luck.

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Can i take tums with paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg?

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Can tums be taken with prevacid (lansoprazole)?

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Can i take nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg and tums?

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Can you take tums and zofran (ondansetron) together?

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