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Is it possible to overdose on Tums?

SugarnearSugarnear member
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I should have just gotten the family-size bottle. OMG. I think I eat, on average, 4-6 a day. But sometimes I need way more. The bottle says "no more than 10 in 24 hours," and I'm sure I've come close to that max dosage. Is that really bad?

(Yes, I can call my doctor later, but I have students right now and I really want to take some more Crying)

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Re: Is it possible to overdose on Tums?

  • Temp615295562501060Temp615295562501060
    I don't know if "overdose" is the right term, but Tums can be very constipating, so just make sure that you are increasing your water intake!
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  • CrystalDaunCrystalDaun
    Have you tried GasX? I find it works a little better and lasts a little longer. I have aweful acid reflux. :-(
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  • ToBeFrankToBeFrank member

    If you take too many for too long of a time period you can get kidney stones.

    Hope that helps. 

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  • Island_Mama81Island_Mama81
    I'm sure I've reached my max on tums before, and probably passed it. But I don't take them everyday. My heartburn sucks but it is very intermittent.
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  • SugarnearSugarnear member

    Ok. Thanks :)

    Note to self-- buy Gas X on the way home.

    Any other reccommendations?

     

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  • willsmummawillsmumma member

    I fell like if your having to take that many in 24 hours then maybe you should try something else. Zantac is a lifesaver for some people. I would call you doctor and see what they recommend doing where you are taking so many tums. HTH.

     

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  • MrsJax09MrsJax09
    Don't laugh, but when Tums isn't working for me a Wendy's Frosty will. It is thick and cool to help coat the stomach and therefore does so much more for me than just drinking milk.
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  • gypsywitchgypsywitch
    I used to eat TWICE that amount in a day, 4-6 AT  A TIME and got sick of eating them so I asked doc for a Rx.
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  • ac_in_dcac_in_dc

    Yeah, you should start taking Pepcid AC for heartburn, it works better than Tums.

     

    The only danger with Tums that I know of is all of the calcium (it's in a different form than it is in milk or dairy I think), so if you're prone to kidney stones be careful.

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  • SugarnearSugarnear member

    imagegypsywitch:
    I used to eat TWICE that amount in a day, 4-6 AT  A TIME and got sick of eating them so I asked doc for a Rx.

    Ok, now I don't feel so bad. Did you get constipated? (sorry, TMI).

    I mean, if I eat a bunch today, but get something else this afternoon, it can't be all that bad in ONE day right? RIGHT?

    I might throw my students out the window if I don't start feeling betters soon.

    Kidding.

    Sort of.

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  • SugarnearSugarnear member

    imagegypsywitch:
    I used to eat TWICE that amount in a day, 4-6 AT  A TIME and got sick of eating them so I asked doc for a Rx.

    Ok, now I don't feel so bad. Did you get constipated? (sorry, TMI).

    I mean, if I eat a bunch today, but get something else this afternoon, it can't be all that bad in ONE day right? RIGHT?

    I might throw my students out the window if I don't start feeling betters soon.

    Kidding.

    Sort of.

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  • butterbeansmamabutterbeansmama

    imageMrsJax09:
    Don't laugh, but when Tums isn't working for me a Wendy's Frosty will. It is thick and cool to help coat the stomach and therefore does so much more for me than just drinking milk.

    Any excuse for a shake, eh? lol

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  • MrsJax09MrsJax09

    I swear I discovered it by accident. I had horrid heartburn one day at work and my tums were not working, so a friend of mine (who was a few weeks ahead of me) suggested ice cream. Well because I had a Physical Therapy appointment I needed to keep it quick and a wendys was right next door. OMG the relief was amazing.I loved the therapists reaction to me walking in with a frosty; he is a father of 5. "Craving?" Me: "Nope - heartburn". He laughed for about 5 minutes saying he is telling his wife because she is going to hate that she didn't think of it. Wink

    It being a yummy frosty is just a bonus.

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  • JennicapJennicap member
    Yes you can, you should only go over the recommended dose with a doctors authorization

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  • sturgejesturgeje
    i agree with the pp's-- maybe it's time to try something else.  just be careful & definitely drink more water than you normally would if you continue to take them.  and absolutely let your doctor know-- he may have a better suggestion for you! :) GL!
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  • Monicagail1Monicagail1 member

    Apparently, yes you can OD on tums.  A couple of weeks ago my pregnant co-worker went in for a routine pre-natal visit, and had (for her) abnormally high blood pressure.  Her husband happens to be a doctor, and started noticing how many tums she was taking at home.  She also mentioned she was taking additional at work as well.  Apparently if taken in excess the calcium (and possibly some of the other ingredients) in Tums can cause high BP.  She cut back on the Tums, and her BP returned to normal ranges.

    As other posters said, if you feel you are taking more than what's recommended perhaps it's time to speak with your doctor about other ways to control your hearburn.

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  • RadicalDreamer143RadicalDreamer143 member
    At one point for a period of a few weeks, I was taking 2x Zantac 150, AND about 30 Tums a day (it was the worst at night, I was up every hour needing two Tums).  No kidding.  I'm fine, my bp has been perfect, I mentioned it to my doctor, and she said, guess it's time to put you on Nexium!  Now I only take 1-2 per day.
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  • squishles10squishles10
    My OB said when I develop a kidney stone, I've had too many Tums.  Until then, have as many as I want, but drink a lot of water.  I've found that a Pepcid twice a day drastically reduces my need for Tums, so maybe try that also?
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  • SugarnearSugarnear member

    OK. I called the nurse :)

    She said to get some Zantac 75 and take it in the morning and at night. She said it is ok to take up to 150mg. And she said I can take the regular dosage of Tums, on top of that, as needed. I feel much better now.

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  • streamtrax41streamtrax41 member

    I asked my OB at my last appointment because I've had some serious heartburn too. I only take 2 at a time, usually only once a day. He told me that if it gets to a point where the Tums aren't enough, try OTC Pepcid AC. I would (and probably will) definitely try the Frosty, though. Why not?!

    I also read that if your heartburn is worse at night, try sleeping with your upper body propped up instead of lying flat. It's supposed to help because the acid can't get up into your esophagus as easily. Never tried it myself, but could be worth a shot.

    GL!

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  • RadicalDreamer143RadicalDreamer143 member
    imagestreamtrax41:

    I also read that if your heartburn is worse at night, try sleeping with your upper body propped up instead of lying flat. It's supposed to help because the acid can't get up into your esophagus as easily. Never tried it myself, but could be worth a shot.

    GL!



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