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Kali

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7. tums (or store brand) would probably be better as an antacid

Reply to romantico (Original post)

Sun Feb 26, 2012, 01:36 AM

Feb 2012

plus it has calcium

the aspirin can cause some people more upset but if it doesn't bother her it is fine and it does have soduim as well if hypertension is an issue

too much alkaseltzer- as in probably more than a normal person could ingest might affect internal pH, but I really doubt a few doses a day for a week or so would cause any harm

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Can Too Much Alka Seltzer Be Bad? [View all] romantico Feb 2012 OP

Has her doctor tried her on any CC Feb 2012 #1

Nexium is a miracle drug IMO liberal N proud Feb 2012 #2

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I would think the aspirin wouldn't be great for the stomach Duer 157099 Feb 2012 #4

I took it every day for several years with no problem. tanyev Feb 2012 #5

Call a pharmacist. Neoma Feb 2012 #6

tums (or store brand) would probably be better as an antacid Kali Feb 2012 #7

pepcid (famotidine) is on the $4 generic drug discount at most pharmacies grasswire Feb 2012 #8