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I am 28 weeks pregnant. have been having heartburn almost since the beginning of pregnancy. but recently its been getting much worse. tums dont help. thy only last about 1-2 hrs..so i was wondering what else i can do to help with heartburn. ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Famotidine OTC: Ask your pharmacist about it, and call your obstetrician, don't exceed recommended dosage and duration, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

I am 28 weeks pregnant. have been having heartburn almost since the beginning of pregnancy. but recently its been getting much worse. tums dont help. thy only last about 1-2 hrs..so i was wondering what else i can do to help with heartburn. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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