Patients taking antacids should be educated regarding these drugs, including letting them know that:

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Antacids can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation or diarrhea, many formulations are high in sodium which can be a concern for patients with hypertension or heart failure, and they can interfere with the absorption of other medications, hence the recommendation to separate their intake by at least one hour from other drugs.

Patients Taking Antacids Should Be Educated Regarding These Drugs, Including