]> 2026-07-31T12:14:24+00:00 WBR0728 0 en Diarrhea Magnesium-based antacids are associated with diarrhea. Hyporeflexia Magnesium-based antacids are associated with hyporeflexia. Hemorrhoids Aluminum-based antacids are associated with constipation, which might predispose to hemorrhoids. Hyperkalemia Generally, all antacids are associated with metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia. Cardiac arrest Although very rare, magnesium-based antacids are associated with cardiac arrest. Pharmacology A 48-year-old man presents to the physician's office complaining of heartburn. Following appropriate work-up, he is diagnosed with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient informs the physician that he has recently been using over-the-counter aluminum hydroxide, which has been effectively relieving his symptoms. Chronic use of aluminum hydroxide is associated with which of the following conditions? C Gastrointestinal 2020-10-28T01:30:20Z 2459150.5627315 WBR0728