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A female asked:

i've drank about two mixed drinks and my stomach is starting to feel the effects of the tacos i had at dinner, is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate)?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Family Medicine 38 years experience

Sure!: No problem. Take the tums (calcium carbonate) and don't drink any more tonight.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I took some Tums (calcium carbonate) for stomach acid, but instead it gives me gas and stomach ache, why would it cause the two?

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How long will it take Tums (calcium carbonate) to make an upset stomach go away?

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I took nexicum this morning and I was fine. Now my stomach hurts a little can I take tums (calcium carbonate)?

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I've had stomach pains and heartburn and have been taking Tums (calcium carbonate) to help but it hasn't helped and have also developed a headache and have no appetite.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Had a very heavy meal followed by 2 glasses of red wine... Having acid reflux, can I take tums (calcium carbonate)? Last drink 45 min - 1 hour ago.

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