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Can you take Omerprazole whilst pregnant?!

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MillyStar · 19/09/2011 11:21

I've got gallstones and i'm having my gallbladder removed after i've had my baby.

I'm 9 weeks 3 days at the mo and i think i could do with a few days of my 20mg Omerprazole tablets, i've not needed any since finding out i'm expecting!

Does anyone know if they're ok to take whilst pregnant or should i phone my gp? x

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verylittlecarrot · 19/09/2011 11:25

yes! and it is blooming brilliant for pregnancy heartburn. my gp prescribed it for me and it was amazing. phone your gp if you feel you need reassurance though.

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MillyStar · 19/09/2011 11:31

Thanks hun i thought it would be ok as it's just a much MUCH better gaviscon, i've googled it aswell i do love it i'm on repeat perscription lol x

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BedHog · 19/09/2011 11:34

Yes - I've been prescribed them to stop the heartburn that was irritating my throat and causing a hacking cough. Unfortunately they've given me oral thrush so I have to take revolting Nystan drops too. I don't know whether to continue or not.

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BedHog · 19/09/2011 11:36

I'm 3rd trimester though - better check with your doc that they are ok in 1st trimester, just in case.

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saggybaps · 19/09/2011 17:49

I was prescribed these at 6 months. Felt amazing, got rid of 3 month hacking cough too (I guess caused by stomach acid)!

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Mikocat · 22/09/2011 17:20

I was taking these before I was pregnant for IBS and when I saw the doctor just after my BFP she said I was absolutely fine to carry on - thank god!

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sleepevader · 22/09/2011 18:40

I was prescribed these and advised not to take them before 16wks. g
GP said that was when the most crucial development was over.

In the end I decided not to take them full stop after a discussion with the pharmacist. She had read recent research on a drug from the same drug group that had in rare cases had effects on baby's nervous system.

Also I would recommend a discussion with gp. If these were prescribed Pre pregnancy then they should only be taken now you are pregnant after checking.

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MillyStar · 22/09/2011 20:04

I've spoken to gp and she said they're fine to take, I'm bent over in agony and don't sleep if I have a gallstone attack so that really can't be good for baby, thank god these stop it happening x