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forum threadphoinix | Staff posted Jan 28, 2026 05:07 PM
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(e.g., chewable antacids like Tums)
1. Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium)
Overuse can cause nausea, constipation, fatigue, confusion, and in severe cases heart rhythm problems.
2. Milk-alkali syndrome
Taking large amounts of calcium carbonate, especially with milk or vitamin D, can lead to
hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and kidney impairment.
3. Increased risk of kidney stones
Higher risk with long-term or high-dose use, especially in people with a history of kidney stones.
4. Acid rebound
Symptoms may temporarily improve, then worsen due to increased acid secretion afterward.
5. Constipation
Calcium-based antacids commonly cause constipation (unlike magnesium-based antacids, which can cause diarrhea).
Drug interactions
Can reduce absorption of:
Iron supplements
Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine)
Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones)
Take these medications 2–4 hours apart.
Use with caution if you have:
Kidney disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Already taking calcium or vitamin D supplements
Persistent symptoms or warning signs (weight loss, black stools, difficulty swallowing)
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/calcium-antacids
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002605.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni
But you guys still use it. Because it's cheap right?
(e.g., chewable antacids like Tums)
1. Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium)
Overuse can cause nausea, constipation, fatigue, confusion, and in severe cases heart rhythm problems.
2. Milk-alkali syndrome
Taking large amounts of calcium carbonate, especially with milk or vitamin D, can lead to
hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and kidney impairment.
3. Increased risk of kidney stones
Higher risk with long-term or high-dose use, especially in people with a history of kidney stones.
4. Acid rebound
Symptoms may temporarily improve, then worsen due to increased acid secretion afterward.
5. Constipation
Calcium-based antacids commonly cause constipation (unlike magnesium-based antacids, which can cause diarrhea).
Drug interactions
Can reduce absorption of:
Iron supplements
Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine)
Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones)
Take these medications 2–4 hours apart.
Use with caution if you have:
Kidney disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Already taking calcium or vitamin D supplements
Persistent symptoms or warning signs (weight loss, black stools, difficulty swallowing)
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/calcium-antacids
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002605.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni
But you guys still use it. Because it's cheap right?
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