Zantac for heartburn

Has anybody been okay'd to take Zantac for heartburn?  It was the only thing that worked on me before my pregnancy and now I'm afraid to take it.  I'll ask tomorrow, but thought I'd ask if any of you had used it?

[tandria03]

I didn't take Zantac, but I was ok'd for Prevacid during my first pregnancy.  They all vary in their classes so I would just check with your doctor on what the rating is and decide the best option.  Good luck!

[Tima]

My OB said to take Tums, but on the list of ok meds during pregnancy that she gave me, Zantac is ok.

[KellyTexas]

Thank you!  

[tatorbug40]

YEah,  I take Pepcid AC every day-  my doc said to do that to keep mine in check...  I think zantac is the same!

[chellybeans]

they prescribed me with prevacid for mine and it seems to help a little.

[tatorbug40]

are you still pregnant??!  :)  They are very stubborn little girls!  :)  

[AndiJ78]

I was given Zantac with my first, but something had come out about testosterone levels after the fact, my cousin (a pharmacist) said there wasn't any conclusive proof. But with my second a new OB gave me Tagamet.

If you are getting frequent heartburn, avoid taking tums too often as they generally contain sodium and the calcium can be an issue.

[*heartagram*]

Mmmmmmmmm Zantac was my life saver.

[MomOfHayd]

Rolaids were the only thing that worked for me before i got preggers,but there not on my safe list so i stopped using them when i got pregnant. anyone know the reason why Tums are safe and not Rolaids?