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A member asked:
My wife is pregnant and she has gastro eosophageal reflux and she is in her 5th month of pregnancy,can she take gaviscon or malox?are they safe???
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Low risk: Most aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids are considered low risk during pregnancy. However, you should also consider lifestyle changes such as smaller meals, and not eating right before bed. Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy!
Answered 4/7/2015
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