Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it ok to take tums if i'm taking prednisone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can do that.

Answered 7/16/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How long does it take for prednisone to work for joint pain. I'm taking 10mg for 3 days then 20mg for the remainder of 2 weeks just started today?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I take Excedrin Extra Strength before taking my Avonex?? I'm out of my Prednisone which helps counteract some of the side effects of the medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

1.I've been prescribed 20mg of Prednisone to be taken twice daily for 5 days. Do I take both pills at the same time or 1 in AM, 1 PM? 2.I'm scheduled for a tattoo today (day 2) in memory of my brother. Is that OK since I'm not long term steriod user?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is it possible for you to take motrim while taking prednisone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Ok to take a tums 4 hrs after taking Pepcid (famotidine) ac?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

People also searched for:

Can I try 3-4 TUMS (calcium carbonate) for severe leg cramps while on Prednisone? I do take multivitamin & a Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium supplement. Have OA. Any harm?
Since a doctor kept giving me prednisone, I started having reflux. I stopped taking the prednisone, I now take an antacid. It's been 5 months and I still get reflux sometimes, why?
Is it safe to take some antacids while taking prednison, cyclosporine, cellcept, furosemide after heart transplant?
Dx early dbl pneumonia 7d ago. Not taking my prednisone prescription. Ok to take as-needed conservatively rather than full 11-day course?
Taking amoxicillin and doxy for pneumonia. Is it ok to take prednisone as well ? I know it helped with my cough before ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.