Answers.Body: <p>It depends... I don't see an issue with the standard Tums or Rolaids but there might be issues with ranitidine according to some studies.</p>
  
  <p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20000215/zantac-alcohol-dont-mix">http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20000215/zantac-alcohol-dont-mix</a></p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>"The effect was striking," says author Charles Lieber, MD. In a
    three-hour test period, conducted under conditions similar to social
    drinking, the study showed that ranitidine can increase blood alcohol
    content by 38%. Levels reached in the study exceeded the legal
    drinking limit -- and the effects lasted up to two hours after
    drinking stopped.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
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  <p>I've been prescribed Ranitidine and it says "AVOID ALCOHOL" in all caps, so you know it's important.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: I always figured since Alcohol can hurt your stomach, and you've been prescribed medication for stomach problems, better to avoid it. But that side effect is pretty wild.
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Body: <p>Once I had couple of large beers. After that I've got acidity.
  So Is it OK to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Maybe edit question to list your specific concerns about taking an antacid after drinking?
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Comments.Text: @CKrug I've taken antacid couple of times but i didn't faced any side effect. Just wanted to know if it damages internal body
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Comments.Text: Every now and then if taking an antacid won't hurt, I would advise against long term use.
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Comments.Text: I took NexPro RD 40mg tablet. Any side effects of this tablet after drinking beer.
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Comments.Text: There shouldn't be any issues, but some stuff says that taking alcohol might make acid reflux worse. If in doubt, ask your doctor
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Title: Is it ok to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?
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ThreadText: # Is it ok to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-24)
  
  Once I had couple of large beers. After that I've got acidity.
  So Is it OK to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?
  
  **Tags:** health, pairing, drinking
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Maybe edit question to list your specific concerns about taking an antacid after drinking?  
  > **username_0**: @username_1 I've taken antacid couple of times but i didn't faced any side effect. Just wanted to know if it damages internal body  
  > **username_2**: Every now and then if taking an antacid won't hurt, I would advise against long term use.  
  > **username_0**: I took NexPro RD 40mg tablet. Any side effects of this tablet after drinking beer.  
  > **username_2**: There shouldn't be any issues, but some stuff says that taking alcohol might make acid reflux worse. If in doubt, ask your doctor  
  
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  ## 2 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_2 on 2014-09-24. Score: 6 | Accepted answer
  
  It depends... I don't see an issue with the standard Tums or Rolaids but there might be issues with ranitidine according to some studies.
  
  <http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20000215/zantac-alcohol-dont-mix>
  
  > "The effect was striking," says author Charles Lieber, MD. In a
  > three-hour test period, conducted under conditions similar to social
  > drinking, the study showed that ranitidine can increase blood alcohol
  > content by 38%. Levels reached in the study exceeded the legal
  > drinking limit -- and the effects lasted up to two hours after
  > drinking stopped.
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_3 on 2015-04-16. Score: 0
  
  (not enough rep to comment yet)
  
  I've been prescribed Ranitidine and it says "AVOID ALCOHOL" in all caps, so you know it's important.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_3**: (ooh, I can comment on my own Answers though... neat!)  
  > **username_3**: I always figured since Alcohol can hurt your stomach, and you've been prescribed medication for stomach problems, better to avoid it. But that side effect is pretty wild.  
  
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