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Can you take maalox while on nexium (esomeprazole)?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Maalox: Yes. If you need extra help with heartburn take Tums (calcium carbonate) or Maalox but not on a regular basis.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2020

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Yes but not within 1: -2 hours of taking the nexium (esomeprazole). If you are having more than occasional medication for breakthrough heartburn you need to see your doctor.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 2/25/2018

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