Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q:I’ve taken antacids almost daily for 20 years for my acid reflux. Are there going to be long-term effects for me? A: Taking antacids for as long as you ...

Overview: Magnesium antacids are taken to help relieve indigestion, heartburn, or a sour stomach. You may notice that your poop may be loose, watery, or more frequent when taking a magnesium antacid.

(AP) - Infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria, a new large study suggests. Early ...

Overview: Calcium antacids are taken to help relieve indigestion, heartburn, or a sour stomach. If you have these symptoms for more than two weeks, you should talk with your health care provider.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AP — Infants who are given antacids like ...