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Is it ok to take antacids while pregnant?
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Yes: Heartburn is very common in pregnancy. Progesterone hormone lowers the tone of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach. If you are taking tums, rolaids and maalox multiple times per day for heartburn you are better off taking a preventative medication like prilosec, Prevacid or Zantac (ranitidine) daily.
Answered 4/22/2020
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Yes: If you take in moderation should be no problem. Antacids typically are not absorbed and pose little iatrogenc risk to pregnancy.
Answered 11/28/2017
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