Ranitidine?

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I'm now 32 weeks and have just been given ranitidine from my gp for dire reflux. Any one else taking this? I have this irrational fear that I might kill the baby by taking it, feel a bit selfish taking drugs during pregnancy! Please someone tell me I am a paranoid idiot.

I've been taking it daily throughout my entire pregnancy, as I was already taking it beforehand for a pre-existing acid reflux condition.
It's absolutely fine to take during pregnancy, you have nothing to worry about.

Thank you! :)

I haven't taken it/heard of it etc, but my general opinion is that taking medicine to keep you healthy is not selfish, as you being healthy means that you are in a better position to keep you baby healthy. The GP should have discussed any risks with you before prescribing, so if they haven't said anything, then get yourself better

It's only the generic name for Zantac, hundreds of pregnant women take it, personally I found Omaperazole much more effective, one tiny tablet in the morning and no acid reflux all day was fabulous.

I had maalox with DS and just been prescribed it again but am still paranoid about taking it! Its a mum thing haha

I took it from about 14 weeks with DS2 as I had awful heartburn, and he was totally fine