Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Is prilosec otc safe during pregnancy?

I've been having really bad heartburn since I got pregnant, and my doctor suggested Prilosec OTC. Before I start taking it, I just wanted to double-check if it's considered safe to use during pregnancy.

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Kavita Chawla Kavita Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Acidity during pregnancy is very annoying, haan! Prilosec is mostly okay, but first consult your doctor once na, don't take any risk with OTC pills directly.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Don't go by what people say on internet forums about pregnancy safety. Always verify directly with your gynecologist before swallowing any over-the-counter pills.

Suman Mishra Suman Mishra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I tried cold milk and fennel water for my severe acidity during pregnancy, and they helped a bit. But sometimes you do need proper medicine, so let your doctor decide.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Preeti Mehra Preeti Mehra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Acidity is super common in pregnancy, but just drop a quick WhatsApp message to your gynecologist before taking Prilosec to be completely safe.

Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Though it is widely used, self-medicating with PPIs like Prilosec during pregnancy is not recommended. Get it checked with your doctor to find the safest option for your trimester.

Varun Dhillon Varun Dhillon Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For acidity, my wife found that eating smaller meals and doing a gentle 15-minute walk after dinner helped a lot. Ask your doctor about the medicine, but lifestyle tweaks work wonders too.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My wife's doctor mentioned that while omeprazole is generally considered safe in pregnancy, they prefer starting with simpler antacids first. Definitely get professional advice before starting it.

Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I would be way too anxious to take any OTC medicine without asking my doctor ten times first! Please just check with your clinic so you can sleep peacefully without worrying.

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