A member asked:

I'm on clindamycin 300 mg 3x daily and i woke up with bad heartburn. i've never had heartburn before. can i take a couple tums (calcium carbonate)?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: No drug interactions noted.

Answered 3/5/2021

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Common reaction: Sorry you are experiencing heartburn. You could try a couple of tums. I checked no interactions between Clindamycin and Tums. However you might want to space the timing so that the calcium carbonate does not block the antibiotic. Ask pharmacist.

Answered 3/5/2021

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