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  • Pregnancy 1st trimester and Prilosec 20MG

    I have been on Omeprazole (prilosec) 20mg for the last 2 years. My Gastroent Dr is now saying that I cannot take this med in my first trimester, however my OB is saying I can. Can you please inform me which is correct.

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    Musicislife,

    Omeprazole (prilosec), is rated P3-unknown, risk to fetus cannot be ruled out. [COLOR=#333333][FONT=lucida grande]Human reports suggests omeprazole use during pregnancy is not expected to increase the risk of birth defects. [/FONT][/COLOR]Human studies linking the use of this product with birth defects are not available.[COLOR=#333333][FONT=lucida grande] [/FONT][/COLOR]Use only if the benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus. Remember that 1-3% of all pregnancies can result in a birth defect due to chance alone.

    I hope this helps.

    Sandra Lovato R.N.
    InfantRisk Center
    806-352-2519
    Last edited by Sandra; 10-07-2015, 08:28 AM.

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