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A member asked:

Is it ok to take 2 or 3 tums a day when already taking nexium(40mg) in the morning and ranitidine (300 mg) at night for acid reflux?

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Yes: yes, but see your doctor because the other medications should be treating your problem. If not, then something else may be going on.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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