Tums and intentional misuse Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Tums Side Effects Report #4679903-9
Tums side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 24, 2005. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 284.4 lb, was diagnosed with stomach discomfort, dyspepsia and was treated with Tums. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood creatinine increased, condition aggravated, duodenitis, gastric disorder, hypercalcaemia, intentional misuse, milk-alkali syndrome. Tums dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TUMS REGULAR, EFFEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Tums Side Effects Report #4692353-4
Tums side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 06, 2005. Female patient, 98 years of age, was treated with Tums. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colon cancer, intentional misuse. Tums dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/01/1991.

Tums Side Effects Report #4629987-9
Tums side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 29, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with gingivitis and was treated with Tums. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional misuse, myocardial infarction. Tums dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVIDENT. Patient died on 03/15/2005.

Tums Side Effects Report #4550199-1
Tums side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 05, 2005. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 150.4 lb, was treated with Tums. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abortion spontaneous, dependence, intentional misuse, overdose. Tums dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID. Patient recovered.