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Does antacids (tums) affect birth control pills?

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Effects of Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums (calcium carbonate) are used to reduce the acidity of the stomach and are also used to bind phosphorus in the small intestine. They would no interaction with birth control pills. To confirm, ask the physician who prescribed them.

Answered 10/23/2017

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