Antacids and their Side Effects
Antacids-11 Potential problems associated with frequent or long term use of antacids in general include: 1.Poor digestion leading to allergies, bloating and gas. 2.Diarrhea, loose/watery stools and abdominal bloating form when large partially digested food particles ferment and draw extra fluid into the large intestine creating gas and watery stools. 3.Decreased absorption of a variety of nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin C, beta carotene, iron, calcium magnesium and zinc. 4.Increased risk of food allergies. 5.Reduced effectivenessof the antacids with long term use because the stomach can eventually compensate for extended use of antacids.
6.Increased risk of gastro-intestinal infections. 7.Bloating: Antacids containing sodium bicarbonate and calcium bicarbonate release carbon dioxide as they neutralize stomach acid. This may cause bloating in the stomach as well as cause an increased production of . . .