breastfeeding and prilosec otc

Can you take prilosec otc while breastfeeding?

[tiredbuthappy]

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)

[shancann]

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