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My father in law is having diarrhea n constipation after chemo on friday is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate) he has cll?
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Tums (calcium carbonate): Hi, i don't think there is any interaction between Chemo medication and Tums, (calcium carbonate) so it's ok.
Answered 8/11/2014
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