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Barium solutions (which contain barium ions) are toxic. As regards drinking them, it's a very bad idea. But as the question is being asked in conjunction with X-ray and Medical Technologies categories, the query may be directed at the use of barium as a contrast agent. Barium sulfate, which is used for contrast in some imaging, is insoluble in water, which is the way it is given, and that means no barium ions. That allows its use without actually poisoning a patient. The compound is, however, something that the body doesn't like, and it can leave a patient with some gastrointestinal issues after it is taken. These issues are not generally severe, and that makes the use of barium sulfate relatively safe for use as prescribed.

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