For heartburn and acid-related symptoms, antacids are quick relief antidotes. However, is long-term consumption of antacid healthy for us? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tariq Rashid, director ...
Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that help relieve heartburn or indigestion by reducing stomach acid. While they provide quick relief, antacids ...
Thanks to research recently released from the Forsyth Institute, scientists finally know antacids have been linked with a higher risk of bone fractures. © 2025 ...
One serious side effect is having very low levels of vitamin B12, which can lead to tiredness, dizziness, muscle twitches or weakness, according to the NHS. Another is weakened bones, which causes a ...
Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published ...
(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who take antacids may be more likely to have children who go on to develop asthma than their counterparts who don’t take these medications, a research review suggests ...