Can I take Tums while I am taking Skelaxin?

Question

I just started taking Skelaxin yesterday for lower back pain,and I need a Tums,will they interact badly with each other,also how can I make my back better,while I am on Skelaxin.ie,hot baths,motrin....

Answer 1

Tums is just calcium carbonate and Motrin is ibuprofen.  It should be okay to take them while on a muscle relaxant, but I would try the baths, stretching or massage instead of more drugs so it won't be so hard on your stomach.