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(also known as Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta)
An antacid is any substance, generally a base, which counteracts stomach acidity. In other words, antacids are stomach acid neutralizers. Antacids are taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid indigestion. Treatment with antacids alone is symptomatic and only ju... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
GERD & Heartburn
390
76%
Hiatal Hernia
78
76%
Irritable Bowel Syndrom...
2
100%
Gastritis
2
100%
Peptic Ulcers
2
100%
Overall, 77% (478 Members) find Antacids helpful
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Antacids Reviews

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Works a little
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I use in an emergency or when I forget my Prilosec.
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It can help.
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Andrews Antacids mixed with some Vimto is a tasty drink and also works very well to cure Heartburn.
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did not work
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Mylanta is very helpfull in a GI cocktail.
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a litte bit
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somewhat
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They work for me when I need them.
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Works when I need them.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Antacids
    It is unfair to all the members of this discussion to unilaterally dismiss the use of; Tums, Baking Soda, Prelief and other antacid remedies. When use... [More]
  2. Discussion: Antacids
    Prelief is a safer antacid to use but like all antacid pills they contain calcium. If your taking tums and prelief on a regular basis your getting lo... [More]
  3. Discussion: Antacids
    I swear by baking soda and live on tums.....I could not make it a day without either. Each of us has a different approach to treating our IC. [More]
  4. Discussion: Antacids?
    prilosec, zantac, pepcid AC (in generic form) and sugarfree tums. I know they cause constipation, but what about keeping a person from losing weight.... [More]
  5. Discussion: Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta
    Well I have taken all these for mild heartburn and they pretty much take care of it, but if it is worse than mild... then I have nothing to take and d... [More]

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