How many rolaids is it reasonable to take in one day?

[BlancoNino]

I get heartburn almost every day and rolaids really help a lot. Am I taking too many by eating a whole roll a day?

Discuss.

 

[hjo3]

Read the package, dummy.

 

[BlancoNino]

Originally posted by: hjo3
Read the package, dummy.

It says 4 every hour, but I've been taking more than that.

 

[Whisper]

It might be safe, but you might also be doing irreversible damage to your liver and/or other organs.

 

[Azraele]

If you're getting heartburn every day, you need to be evaluated to find out why.

 

[eits]

you need to go see a doctor and ask about nexium... i know that sounds odd coming from me, but i'm serious

 

[Amused]

I would buy some Pepcid AC and try it for two to four weeks. (they are sold in 2 and 4 week regimens)

You are treating the symptoms with Rolaids and not curing the cause.

If the heartburn continues, see your doctor.

 

[JohnCU]

yeah, rolaids neutralize the acid, you need something to stop it from occuring in the first place.

 

[Amused]

BTW, if you smoke, quit. If you drink coffee or soda, try quitting those as well. All lead to chronic heartburn in some people.

I know when I stopped smoking my chronic heartburn stopped completely.

 

[Kaido]

Have you tried the new chewy ones that taste like strawberry-creme starbursts? They're awesome! Also, my recent diet changed helped me a lot.