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Re: Severe Acid Reflux during pregnancy

From: Julie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 15:30:44 -0500 (CDT)


No, I didn't have vomiting, just constant reflux -- even all of the foods that are usually pretty good. No, the doctor didn't have any problem prescribing Prevacid.

At Sun, 8 Jun 2003, Tiffany wrote: >
>Julie,
>
>I had been taking 10 mg of Pepcid AC twice a day....once in the morning
>and night. Not helping. Did your GI doctor have any reservations about
>prescribing the Prevacid? Were your also vomitting because of the acid?
>I have an appointment on Tuesday morning with my Primary Care Physician.
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Tiffany
>
>At Sun, 8 Jun 2003, Julie wrote:
>>
>>My doc referred me to a gastroenterologist who prescribed Prevacid,
>>which worked wonders until about 37 weeks. How much Pepcid AC are you
>>using? Prescription strength is twice the over-the-counter strength, and
>>you doc may let you try that. My doc did say that if you're taking
>>zantac, pepcid, etc. every day, you may have to take a few days off
>>because your body gets used to it. So definitely talk to at least your
>>primary care physician. There are lots of alternatives if you are
>>really bad off (which it sounds like you are). Good luck.
>>
>--
>Tiffany
>

--
Julie



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