<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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Wayne In Yak
<p>(not enough rep to comment yet)</p>

<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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(ooh, I can comment on my own Answers though... neat!)
joshg253
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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.
joshg253
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joshg253
<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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2014-09-24T12:28:04.057Z
Maybe edit question to list your specific concerns about taking an antacid after drinking?
CKrug
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2014-09-25T04:37:28.533Z
@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
JL Ann
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Every now and then if taking an antacid won't hurt, I would advise against long term use.
Wayne In Yak
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2014-09-26T05:15:01.710Z
I took NexPro RD 40mg tablet. Any side effects of this tablet after drinking beer.
JL Ann
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There shouldn't be any issues, but some stuff says that taking alcohol might make acid reflux worse. If in doubt, ask your doctor
Wayne In Yak
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Is it ok to take antacid tablet after drinking beer?
JL Ann
# 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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