Pregnancy And Heartburn: Causes And Relief Techniques

Consider Stronger Medications

When you have exhausted the list above, including trying over-the-counter antacids, it may be time to discuss stronger options with your doctor. Consider an H2 blocker such as Tagamet or Zantac. These drugs work by suppressing acid production in your stomach. Currently, all H2 inhibitors are available without a prescription and are generally considered safe during pregnancy. However, discuss them with your doctor before taking them. A more powerful acid-suppressing class of drugs than H2 blockers is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid. PPIs are generally considered safe for most people, however, animal testing has shown that the PPI omeprazole may have potentially harmful effects on a developing fetus. Most doctors would suggest exploring H2 blockers before PPIs, depending on the severity of heartburn symptoms. Be sure to discuss all drug options with your doctor before taking any.