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Reflux and safe meds

I was taking a prescription (omeprazole) to control my severe reflux(GERD) before I found out I was pregnant. My primary doctor suggested I stop taking it until my first appt with OB( 1/27) to see what she suggests. My reflux is severe and I don't want to keep taking Pepcid and tums like crazy. Has anyone else had this before pregnancy and what were you given to take that was safe?
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That's what I started taking 4 wks ago because tums would no longer help. The medication your on is the generic form of a name brand OTC meds (I can't remember which one right now). I asked me doctor if that was ok, since my husband takes it too.  My doc said it was ok.  I would still check, I'm 38wks, and it may be different for different stages of pregnancy and I don't know your dosage.  Maybe call your OB and ask. Good luck!!  And heartburn is a B!!
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Pepcid and tums were my two allowed reflux meds.
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Prevacid is pregnancy category b. That is usually the one I see recommended or prescribed.
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