Omeprazole and pregnancy

Common Questions and Answers about Omeprazole and pregnancy

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Hi, Omeprazole should be avoided during pregnancy. It is a category C drug. Category C drug - Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. So no need to worry about that one dose.

can omeprazole capsules interfear with a pregnancy test result?

I been taking antibiotics for two weeks last month to treat the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.Omeprazole 20 mg, Metronidazole 500 mg and Clarithromycin 500 mg.I just missed my period 3 days now and found out that I pregnant.I did some research and found out that this antibiotics an have affect in early pregnancy.Category B and C for FDA.Was anyone in this situation before ? I am concerned for the baby's health.I dont know if I should do the medical abortion or try to keep the babe.

Over the counter antacids should solve your problem to some extent. Omeprazole too is a good drug for this. Please discuss this with your doctor and see what he thinks about it. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

Hi Thanks for writing to the forum! Pregnancy is associated with acidity. In some cases the acidity is over after birth of the child. In others it persists. This acidity could be associated with esophageal reflux (GERD), where the food in your stomach is thrown up into your food pipe or esophagus. Another possibility is hiatal hernia, where a portion of stomach herniates into the chest cavity through the diaphragm. However there are chances that you have a stomach ulcer.

CAN MY DAUGHTER TAKE OMEPRAZOLE,DURING PREGNANCY?

five years back,my endoscopy was done,which showed grade III nodular gastritis.i was treated with clarirthromycin,omeprazole and amoxycillin.my symptoms relieved but now again i have started heart burn.there is no regurgitation.what is my problem and solution?

I have just been given stomach tablets - ulcesep omeprazol - since I have acid in stomach. Is it safe to take them while I'm trying to get pregnant?

Hi Welcome to the MedHelp forum! First thing to do is rule out pregnancy. Otherwise this could be due to severe acidity. Take a late night snack. Raise head end of bed. Take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks and spicy food. If it does not help, then consult a doctor. If pregnancy test is positive do not take any medication without consulting a doctor. Take care!

I was told I have Bile Reflux and gastritis. I was put on Omeprazole 40mg for 8 weeks and I have taken Allign. My husband and i want to get pregnant so I am weaning myself off the Omeprazole taking it every 3 rd day and taking Pepcid AC in between. The nausea has returned and comes in waves becoming more severe. My Gastro Dr quit and they canceled all my up coming appointments so I am on my own and there isn't another good gastro Dr in town.

Hi my name is jennifer I been taking antibiotics for the past 2 weeks, Omeprazole 20 mg, Metronidazole 500 mg and Clarithromycin 500 mg and also I been taking my birth control pills for the past 3 weeks (Jolivette). I jus found out today I am pregnant. I'm concer with the health of the unborn baby. I am worry if the any possibility of births defects and any other problem related to the medications.

now i am starting to feel like i have pregnancy signs again...which i am not sure is my mind playing tricks on me or if it could actually be that i am pregnant...i have the this nausea feeling and when i eat it goes away...and my chest is slighty tender...

My doctor prescribed me Omeprazole 20mg because nothing else would work for me and this has been my absolute life saver!! It's the only thing that has worked this whole pregnancy!

Nexium is Esomeprazole, which is a sister drug of omeprazole. Omeprazole is FDA category C drug, which means whether it can harm the unborn baby or not cannot is not known. It is to be used judiciously. If you have to take this drug, and want a baby, then you need to do so under the guidance of a specialist. It is best to consult a specialist at an infertility center as they are geared to handle all difficult cases. Take care!

I do not have regular period, I am breastfeeding my 18 moths baby, I am currently taking OMEPRAZOLE, MgAlOH, DOMPERIDONE. ^days ago doctor gave me metronidazole and another drug for my stomach pain. I had a negative pregnancy test Last sunday, and a positive test today (Dec. 18,2007). I am confused... please help me.

Another possibility is hiatal hernia, where a portion of stomach herniates into the chest cavity through the diaphragm. Take omeprazole empty stomach in morning along with antacids after meals and see if it helps. If you have missed your periods and are sexually active, then this can be due to pregnancy too. Chances of pinched cervical nerve too are there. Since a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net, please consult a doctor. Hope this helps.

Hi Welcome to the MedHelp forum! Commonest cause of chronic nausea is acidity. Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause. A stool test should be done for worms, giardiasis etc.

you might be pregnant..some women still get there period during there pregnancy....but you should see a doctor..

Commonest cause of nausea is acidity (apart from pregnancy). Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause. A stool test should be done for worms, giardiasis etc.

If you are a female, have missed periods then test for pregnancy. Commonest cause of chronic nausea is acidity. Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause.

Protonix is one among these four and hence safe during pregnancy. Only Prilosec (Omeprazole) is not safe during pregnancy as it is a Category C drug (which means Risk can not be ruled out). Disk with your doctor about starting Protonix again. =============================================================== The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

Commonest cause of chronic nausea and morning nausea is acidity, apart from ofcourse pregnancy in women. Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause.

Hi Welcome to the MedHelp forum! Failure of tubal ligation is possible, and hence, take a pregnancy test and see. The other possibility is pelvic inflammatory disease and PCOD. Both can cause slight fever too. It can also be severe acidity with gastric reflux. Take a late night snack. Raise head end of bed. Take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks and spicy food. Walking around also helps clear gas. Hope this helps.

Then take a pregnancy test—either an ultra-sensitive urine one or a blood test. If this is negative, take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks and spicy food. See if this helps. Otherwise consult a doctor. Take care!

Hi Thanks for writing to the forum! As you said pregnancy is a possibility. Another possibility is GERD. This can cause weird feelings with cough. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones.

I thought it was perhaps pregnancy, but all of the tests I have taken have come back negative, and I get random sharp pains up on my sides at the waist, along with strong somewhat dull achy/somewhat crampy pains in both my stomach and abdomen. The pain has been happening since November, and yet I didn't stop seeing my period until one never came at the end of January, as it was scheduled to.

I have been naseous for about 4 months straight now and iv been to the doctors a few times for it but they haven't asked about pregnancy. I am on birth control and I was wondering if I am pregnant, would the shot decease symptoms or would they be the same? And how long would it take for my tummy to get hard? Pls help!

Typical symptoms of pregnancy. Considered taking a test?

Coupled with missing of breakfast, this could have caused serious acidity with reflux. Take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks and spicy food. Pregnancy is unlikely if you have been taking pills regularly. If you missed pills in between, then take a pregnancy test and see. Hope this helps. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Do consult your doctor. Take care!

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