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Can tums (calcium carbonate) cause diarrhea or loose stools if taken once a day for last two weeks?
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Tums (calcium carbonate): Yes Tums (calcium carbonate) can cause gastric irritation which in turn can cause diarrhea.
Answered 4/26/2020
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