Once I had couple of large beers. After that I've got acidity. So Is it OK to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?
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2Maybe edit question to list your specific concerns about taking an antacid after drinking?– CKrugCommented Sep 24, 2014 at 12:28
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@CKrug I've taken antacid couple of times but i didn't faced any side effect. Just wanted to know if it damages internal body– JL AnnCommented Sep 25, 2014 at 4:37
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Every now and then if taking an antacid won't hurt, I would advise against long term use.– Wayne In YakCommented Sep 25, 2014 at 20:00
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I took NexPro RD 40mg tablet. Any side effects of this tablet after drinking beer.– JL AnnCommented Sep 26, 2014 at 5:15
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There shouldn't be any issues, but some stuff says that taking alcohol might make acid reflux worse. If in doubt, ask your doctor– Wayne In YakCommented Sep 26, 2014 at 14:54
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It depends... I don't see an issue with the standard Tums or Rolaids but there might be issues with ranitidine according to some studies.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20000215/zantac-alcohol-dont-mix
"The effect was striking," says author Charles Lieber, MD. In a three-hour test period, conducted under conditions similar to social drinking, the study showed that ranitidine can increase blood alcohol content by 38%. Levels reached in the study exceeded the legal drinking limit -- and the effects lasted up to two hours after drinking stopped.
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I've been prescribed Ranitidine and it says "AVOID ALCOHOL" in all caps, so you know it's important.
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I always figured since Alcohol can hurt your stomach, and you've been prescribed medication for stomach problems, better to avoid it. But that side effect is pretty wild.– joshg253Commented Apr 16, 2015 at 22:53