use of zantac in pregnancy

Has anyone taken zantac during pregnancy for heartburn? I'm 22+5 and have heartburn almost every other day. Sometimes it's so bad that I just want to sleep so i don't feel it.

Tums are also safe, but I am taking Zantac and have most of the pregnancy.

I took it in my pregnancy in the last trimester, one a day before bed and my baby is a healthy 8 week old now. I had really bad reflux and nothing else I tried worked. My Dr said it was ok to take since I was only having one a day. If I were you I would take your doctor's advice. Good luck.

I took it with my first pregnancy, but it was a lot later in the pregnancy. I am dying here, and need a fix.

Milk of magnesia is pregnancy safe and you can get it in liquid form in different flavours.

I have had it most of my pregnancy.

s the inner bark which is safe to use in pregnancy (not to mention the outer bark only causes miscarriage if inserted vaginally) a doctor well educated in alternative medicine will understand this. Anyway I used it wit both pregnancies and its amazing, and doesn't cause malabsorption like antacids can.

I had the same issues with DS, and got prescribed the zantac towards the end of my pregnancy...this time it started before 11 weeks...

I also take zantac 150, I still get heart burn though.

t imagine drinking that my husband does though he has bad heartburn but most over the counter antacids are safe during pregnancy as long as you use only as directed tums,and zantac are a few if your symptoms are more severe then normal you should take to your doctor about getting a prescription

You can take Zantac before you get heartburn. Tums is typically after it has set in. To be on the comfortable side take Zantac prior to eating, look closely at what you are eating to cause the acid buildup i.e. orange juice, tomatoes and remove it from your diet, and adjust your sleeping to a more upright position.

I've had 3 docs prescribe prevacid and prilosec and one who said its bad to have any. I miscarried when I wasnt on anything and the babies I've had are all fine despite the prilosec. Some docs are more cautious. My doc now is a high risk ob/gyn with experience in fetal development issues and he says its fine. Talk to your doc or a different one...its not good to be so miserable you can't eat...for you or baby.

I use one fourth to one half teaspoon before bed in cup of warm water. Never use on full stomach. It gives instant relief and gets lots of gas up too. You can google it for more info. I have been using it every night for a year and a half. Good luck!

I too suffered with horrendous heartburn in my first pregnancy and tried the usual gaviscon, milk etc. This time it was so bad third trimester I went to my doctors and he prescribed me ranitidine, I take one a day and its been a life saver. Hope this helps! Good luck.

I think you should ask your doc, each are fine alone in pregnancy but I have no idea about taking then together!

Tums or zantac 150. Mine is bad too, i use the zantac. 18Weeks 2 days.

So I've had acid reflux since I was about 8. I've had ulcers in my stomach and esophagus since I was 15. I've gone on bland diets for months at a time and took prilosex and zantac, nothing helped. Then I started smoking Marijuana and it's like I don't even have stomach issues. I'd get the occasional heartburn after certain foods but not horrible. I've been smoking for two years.

Talk to your OB about what may be safe to use on your pregnancy. In general, Tums are generally considered safe in pregnancy. Although they may not work for very long periods of time but your OB can recommend a medication that better suits your pregnancy. I had horrible heartburn in my last pregnancy, I would literally choke on pure acid (very gross, I know!) But after I delivered..I had sudden abdominal pain.

I use a one-half tsp of apple cider vinegar and that works for me.

I feel like the acid in my stomach is in my throat. Did any of you ladies experience this? And whatdo you do to make it better?

Zantac 12hr was my best friend through my last pregnancy!

I had to give up my proton inhibitor because it might interfere with absorption of one of the drugs. But even with Zantac I have to be careful to take it 10 hours before and 2 hours after dosing with the study drugs. I find that the only way it will help me is if I do not take it near the time of eating. So I try to take it more than an hour after and at least a half hour before eating. I also have to take 150 mg tabs. All of this creates a logistical nightmare.

Nothing works for me except taking Zantac 150 twice a day. I take 1 in the am and 1 in the pm. Helps a ton.

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