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Prilosec safe during pregnancy? i have gerd and was told by ob to take prilosec 1x a day. i've only taken a total of 4 pills over the course of weeks. now i'm nervous finding out it's a category c med. will the baby be okay?

Q: prilosec safe during pregnancy? i have gerd and was told by ob to take prilosec 1x a day. i've only taken a total of 4 pills over the course of weeks. now i'm nervous finding out it's a category c med. will the baby be okay?

: By definition category C meds are considered safe in pregnancy, while D &amp; X are not. That label applies when there is not enough research available to grant it favored status. I would take the med as needed and focus on being the healthiest pregnant lady around. When the baby comes you need to be in the best shape possible.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

By definition category C meds are considered safe in pregnancy, while D & X are not. That label applies when there is not enough research available to grant it favored status. I would take the med as needed and focus on being the healthiest pregnant lady around. When the baby comes you need to be in the best shape possible.

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Answered 7/21/2023

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A member asked:

Prilosec safe during pregnancy? i have gerd and was told by ob to take prilosec 1x a day. i've only taken a total of 4 pills over the course of weeks. now i'm nervous finding out it's a category c med. will the baby be okay?

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