Medication for Acid Reflux?
Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at
6:25 pm
Has anyone taken Protonix for acid reflux or heartburn during pregnancy?
If so, did it make you swell more than normal?
Cause headaches?
-29 weeks pregnant and my doctor prescribed this yesterday after telling me I have been ODing on Tums. My throat constantly burns like crazy.
The burning is b/c of the acid reflux, this medicine is helping some so far.
Filed under: Acid Reflux
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I was prescribed Mylan for my severe acid reflux about 3 weeks ago by my doctor which I have found works,but does take forever to go into effect. The only side affect I have had with it is swelling in my hands (more than usual). I called and checked with my doctor about this and he says thats a normal side affect w/ some acid reflex meds. So maybe thats your problem also.
Are you taking the Protonix with lots of water? If not, it could be "sticking" in your throat and causing the burning. If not, chances are you’ve sustained some acid damage to your esophogous and it just needs time to heal.
Two words for you: CARAFATE LIQUID! It is safe, soothes nicely, and works longer than anything else I’ve used during pregnancy. You need a script for it. Ask the Dr if you can still use the ppi with Carafate. The Carafate pills were not effective for me, only the suspension.