Omeprazole?

Question

Is anyone else taking this for hiatus hernia or any other stomach problem?

If so did you notice that nobody seems to know if it safe to be taken in pregnancy?

Yes obviously I have been to my doctor other wise I would have asked the question about nobody not knowing!

Answer 1

Im a pharmacy dispenser and results from three epidemiological studies indicate no adverse effects of omeprazole on pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/newborn child. It therefore can be used during pregnancy.

Omeprazole is excreted in breast milk but is not likely to influence the child when therapeutic doses are used. ie, dosage as recommended by your doctor.

You can safely take it, ive dispensed this to many pregnant women, so please dont worry. You are not harming the baby.

If you are worried, talk to your doctor, he will be able to reassure you that all is well. Omeprazole is a fairly gentle drug, it doesnt react badly with much at all, certain allergies can cause problems with it, but your doctor would be aware of these anyway.

The reason it says to check with doctor first is simply the same with any other medications, to make sure its not going to interact with any ongoing conditions or meds you are taking. If you had a problematic pregnancy he may chose another medication, but if he has already prescribed it, im sure he has checked.

Hope ive put your mind at rest a bit.

xx

Answer 2

It does say on the leaflet that comes with tabs that before taking tell your doc if you are or might be or if breast feeding. As with all these meds, the doc would know as he scrips them out but thats what it says. If still a problem call NHSDirect, they're good and would let you know. Number is in phone book.

Answer 3

The leaflet with my capsules says to tell your doctor if you're pregnant or intend to become pregnant

Answer 4

NOT ADVISED
Seek Dr's advice soon as you can
best wishes
M