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Can tums be taken with heart stents?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Good idea to check on this. Yes. Tums or other antacids can be taken with heart stents. Some medications should not be taken at the tame time as others. Pharmacists can be very helpful at times to provide information on medication interactions. Best wishes.

Answered 7/3/2021

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