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What Are The Side Effects Of Antacids?

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Question : What are the antacids for oral use that have the least likelihood of longterm deleterious effects?

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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Omeprazole and Ranitidine are the safest!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Omeprazole and ranitidone are the safest. Cimetidine has not been very good over the years and being gradually withdrawn. I will suggest you stick to these two if you must take any. Others such as aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide can also be used safely in the short term.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up if need be.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Antacids?

Brief Answer: Omeprazole and Ranitidine are the safest! Detailed Answer: Hi, Omeprazole and ranitidone are the safest. Cimetidine has not been very good over the years and being gradually withdrawn. I will suggest you stick to these two if you must take any. Others such as aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide can also be used safely in the short term. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up if need be.