I took 9 tums and i have a headache?

Question

i'm scared um i took 9 tums at once, not cuz i have heartburn, just cuz i think they taste good. now i have a head ache. what should i do? i don't want to take ibuprofen, but should i? fuuuuuuuuckkkkk. should i be worried?

Answer 1

It's called a calcium carbonate overdose or Tums overdose. You probably should call someone from the Poison Control Center.

Answer 2

No you shouldn't be worried, but you shouldn't do that every day.  At least spread them out over the whole day.  I think the Maximum dose is 10 a day.  

Answer 3

Chances are the headache is not from the tums. I know dialysis patients can take up to 6 or so each time they eat! But don't make a habit of snacking on tums. Find some candy or such.

Answer 4

Tums OD!