Prolonged or Excessive Use of Antacids Should Be Avoided Because

Prolonged or excessive use of antacids should be avoided because

A) these drugs can alter the metabolism of other drugs that rely on gastric acidity to activate the drug
B) these drugs can affect the elimination of other drugs by altering urinary pH
C) these drugs can cause other GI problems such as constipation or diarrhea
D) all the above are true
E) none of the above are true