This review will address the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease during pregnancy and breast feeding as well as briefly summarizing the pathogenesis of
Gastroesophageal reflux becomes a disease when it either causes macroscopic damage to the esophagus or causes symptoms
Try to sleep on the left side rather than on the right side or supine
That means two things: That means two things: Research in animals has not shown a risk to the fetus when the mother takes the drug
Famotidine is an acid-suppressing agent that may be used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD
The manufacturers of famotidine do not recommend its usage For pregnant women: There haven’t been enough studies done in humans to show if famotidine poses a risk to a human fetus
Both omeprazole and famotidine are generally safe medications with short-term use as long as you follow the prescribed instructions
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Most episodes are brief and do not cause symptoms, esophageal injury, or other complications
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Although few reports are available, famotidine appears safe during pregnancy
A sour or acidic taste in your mouth or throat
Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant Based on the studies presented, exposure to PPI therapy during pregnancy seems to predispose the fetus to minimal risk and, overall, these medications should be discussed with the primary physician if symptomatically necessary in the pregnant patient
famotidine will decrease the level or effect of rose hips by increasing gastric pH
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In animals, spontaneous abortion, Selected References: Courtney TP, et al
2005
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If milder antacids aren’t doing the trick, you might want to talk to your ob-gyn about taking famotidine, also known as Pepcid, for pregnancy
Still, a few medications aren't safe to take while breastfeeding