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What is a possible side effect of long-term use of antacids?

April 26, 2017Antacids long-term possible

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What is a possible side effect of long-term use of antacids?

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Long term use of calcium-based antacids can affect your kidneys, while those with bicarbonate can build up sodium in your system. Both can mask your true condition of GERD and delay getting a proper diagnosis of GERD.