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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 | 391 |
76% |
| Hiatal Hernia | 78 |
76% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 2 |
100% |
| Gastritis | 2 |
100% |
| Peptic Ulcers | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 76% (479
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Antacids Reviews
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They help somewhat, but I don't like the aluminum and the chalky pill.
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Always taking tums...yuck.
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I only use when I have a break through attack
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TOO SHORT.
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Definitely helps for those times when youre so bloated you cant do anything. Works ASAP too which is quite helpful.
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If all else fails and I'm left with horrible pain at night, I head Mylanta and or Pepto Bismol. They tend to work.
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my best friend!
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When the reflex starts to happen i usually take 3-4 tums and about 30 min later my stomach is much more relaxed.
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help for immediate burning tagament
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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] -
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] -
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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] -
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] -
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]
