Protonix in Pregnancy?

Posted by Bexx

I have severe GERD and just found out that I'm pregnant (4 weeks, 5 days). When I decided to try to conceive I asked my physician to switch me from Nexium to Protonix because Protonix is a category B drug while Nexium is a category C. Should I stop taking the Protonix and deal with the severe GERD or should I continue taking the medication? My OB/GYN says it's ok but my husband is worried. I just worrry about esphogeal cancer.

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Jennifer

I have GERD and was on Protonix when I got pregnant. The OB suggested trying Pepcid Complete over the counter first before staying on the Protonix. The only time I noticed the GERD was the morning I delivered my daughter and we figure the acid was heavy due to stress. The doctor did say the Protonix would have been safe if i needed it, but the idea of taking it made me worry.

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