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Heartburn Medication During Pregnancy

Heartburn medication during pregnancy

Safely Taking Heartburn Medication During Pregnancy

Medications that block gastric acid secretion (called H2-receptor antagonists), such as Tagamet, Zantac and Pepcid seem to be safe to take while pregnant and fall into the “green light” category.

However, even safe heartburn medication during pregnancy should not be taken without a doctor’s advice.

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Over-the-counter antacids, such as Tums, Mylecon, Milk of Magnesia and Maalox are all safe to take during pregnancy and are also in the “green light” category. Because it contains aspirin, Alka Seltzer is not safe to take during pregnancy, although Alka Seltzer brand compounds that do not contain aspirin are safe.

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