Zantac in pregnancy..is it okay?

[chantal21]

I probably asked this before, but is taking zantac on a daily basis or a few times a week a bad thing in pregnancy? I'm just about 32 weeks and have had the worst acid reflux this pregnancy and have tried every natural thing out there. For a while, just drinking grapefruit juice got rid of it, but now it does nothing. Tums have even stopped working. I am not one to take medicines or pop a pill unless I absolutely have to, and that's pregnant or not pregnant. I don't like the idea of having to take zantac, but it is seriously the only thing that is working now and lets me sleep through the night. I was waking up around 3am every night, literally choking on the acid that would come up into my throat and I even sleep a bit propped up because of it. I am miserable from it, but taking a zantac before I eat dinner every day, lasts through the night and gave me the relief I needed. I've only taken it 3 times now. Will it cause any issues with the baby or is it safe to take? I am going to ask my midwife tomorrow when I see her and see what she says about it, but I wanted to know if any of you ladies had any experience or advice about it.

[jtaylor102481]

I was told it was safe I have to be on a heartburn med due to having gastric bypass and that was dr told me to take it in place of prevacid but it helps me just double check with ur midwife or dr

[Spiket77]

If you are taking an iron supplement then please be careful with Tums. They can reduce the absorption of iron.

I took papaya enzyme for heart burn. You have to take it before you actually eat. You can find it at health food stores. Works like a charm.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

Yes, it's safe!!  Tums are also safe, but I am taking Zantac and have most of the pregnancy.  According to all my tests and u/s, he is safe and sound :)

[chantal21]

Thanks!! I will double check with my midwife because I think I have heard some negative things about it, but I can't remember where I heard it or from who. BUT it works and I mean, I drink water and it brings it on. I have been more diligent in my diet and cutting things out that make it act up, but now nothing is working. It is a horrible thing to have. I just try to remember it's all for a good cause. ;)

[Clysta]

I've never been told it's unsafe. When I was pregnant I had HORRIBLE acid reflux and was taking it 2 times a day for weeks. I would fall asleep drinking water and slept sitting up in an effort to reduce it, but nothing other than Zantac worked. I hope you get relief soon! Acid reflux is horrible.