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I am on irbesartan and recently been having post nasal drip probably due to allergies. i had been nauseaus and gaggy and have reflux. can i take tums?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes but: Tums (calcium carbonate) is unlikely to be the best treatment for reflux. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 4/21/2015

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A member asked:

I am on irbesartan and recently been having post nasal drip probably due to allergies. i had been nauseaus and gaggy and have reflux. can i take tums?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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