Can you take tums and gas-x together?

Question

My husband isn't feeling right and he took tums before telling me he was bloated, I don't want him to take tums and gas-x if it could cause any issues.

thanks, yeah i know that is a sign of a heart attack thanks for the heads up anyways :)
he is 20 and had too much to eat (beans) i think a good nights sleep will work too!

i am going to watch him tonight and make sure he is doing ok, if not we are headed to the hospital (since it is so late) and if he is still feeling this way tomorrow we will go to the doc. i am not going to have him take any gas-x until the tums wear off, no use risking anything! thanks for all the help!

Answer 1

If it's just a stomach issue, it shouldn't be a problem! There are a bunch of combo drugs out there that have something for both acid stomach and gas. The Tums will help neutralize the stomach acid that may be causing some burning and the simethicone will help get rid of the gas bubbles that might be causing the bloating.

Indegestion can also point to other issues.... If it's once in a while, that's one thing, but if he's doing it after every meal, for weeks on end, you may want to check with a doctor to see if he has reflux or something else going on.

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Answer 3

Even young people can have heart attacks. There are usually other symptoms such as pressure;pain radiating to the jaw, neck, or down the left arm, paleness, fatigue, shortness of breath, sweating.

As for ordinary heatburn, yes, Tums and Gas-X can be taken together. Tums is an antacid which neutralizes stomach acid. Gas-X is simethicone, which deflates gas bubbles in the intestinal system. Gaviscon extra-strength is the best antacid I have ever found.

If the medicine doesn't improve his symptoms almost immediately, I would continue to suspect a heart problem. Many people wait hours before seeking medical help, which causes unnecessary further damage to the heart muscle, not to mention more disability and death. At least check with the doctor over the phone about the symptoms.

Answer 4

What is most important I think is to get to the root of why he is feeling unwell. Why is he taking tums and why does he feel bloated? His problems could be nothing or quite important. However you can NOT know which unless you see the doc. If nothing else he/she can prescribe meds quite more substantial then either tums or gas-x. But first and foremost find out what's up. Promise?! Good luck.

Answer 5

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Can you take tums and gas-x together?
My husband isn't feeling right and he took tums before telling me he was bloated, I don't want him to take tums and gas-x if it could cause any issues.

Answer 6

I would consider asking a pharmacist if it's a good idea to be taking both tums and gas-x at the same time. The pharmacist should be able to tell you about any reactions, or should be able to tell you where to go to find out.

If your husband isn't feeling right, and he's not getting better, I would suggest that he speaks to his doctor as soon as possible.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I've been taking Prilosec for years. I don't have the H-pylori thing. I was tested for that. I ran out of Prilosec a week ago and thought maybe I didn't need it anymore. I woke up the next day sick as anything. It's acid reflux and that's the best medicine that I've taken for it. It's over the counter, or if your prescription plan covers it, then it's even better.

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Answer 10

Fresh water is really the best thing for this kind of indigestion. Obviously, do not overdo it like the poor gal in California. A full 8 oz glass each 1/2 hour until the mass oozes out of his intestines. Something else you could try (next time) is sleeping tightly spoons together with your back firmly against his belly. The warmth and pressure will squeeze out the gunk very nicely. Yes, it sounds gross but it works.