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breastfeeding and prilosec otc
by melmoore1, Jul 04, 2008 09:43PM
Can you take prilosec otc while breastfeeding?
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by tiredbuthappy, Jul 04, 2008 09:45PM
, Jul 04, 2008 09:45PM
yes, you can. although zantac or pepcid is preferred because there are more long term studies on it. however, if you were prescribed prilosec for a condition like gerd and your doctor feels you need it and knows you are breastfeeding, then it's ok (as per dh who is a pharmacist)
by shancann, Nov 30, 2008 09:41AM
To: melmoore1
See this link for more info (note Prilosec is on table 3 and is generally considered safe while nursing): http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/medications-breastfeeding.html
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