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tums during pregnancy

A: yes, in fact my Dr recommends it. Milk makes me gag so this is another way to get calcium. 2 per day is good. :)

Q: Are tums okay during pregnancy for heartburn?
I get bad heartburn at night due to my extreme craving for lemons. I try to stay away from them as much as possible at night, but I tend give it.

I don’t want to take any other antacids and I wondered if Tums are approved to be safe for pregnancy.

A: I am holding a list of approved medications my midwife gave me-Tums are on the list!
Plus, they have calcium. Bonus.

Q: How safe are tums to take during pregnancy?
Tums are on my “safe list” from my Dr and I take it whenever I have indigestion, but I am hesitant to take it very often because I kind of remember reading something about taking too much of it being bad for you or something… Any good info on it?

A: I do not think you have anything to worry about my doctor said they were fine just don’t go over the daily recommended amount they were my best friend during my pregnancy I took them everyday cause I had heartburn and ingestion so bad and my little girl is healthy and happy :) best of luck

Q: Effects of Tums during pregnancy?????
Are there any adverse effects from using Tums for heartburn during pregnancy. I try not to exceed the daily dose, but there are days I do take the max, depending on my heartburn.

Does anyone know any adverse effects that have been caused from Tums?
I know the plus side of it is that they are loaded with extra calcium.

Thanks again ladies!!

A: Many moms eat TUMS like candy during pregnancy. Heartburn can be nasty! I certainly took a lot of them (especially with the first 2 kids) and everything turned out OK.

The calcium in the TUMS is good for you.

Actually, if you pop one about every 15 minutes for the first 2 hours or so *AFTER* the birth, it can even help with your afterpains!

Q: is it okay to have TUMS during pregnancy?
i have nasty heart burn ALL DAY !!! … is it okay to have tums?
ALSO is it normal to have nausea ALL day ??

A: It’s totally fine! It’s actually good to have since it gives you calcium…I’m due April 16th 2010 and i’m in you’re boat right now…Nausea ALL day long..it’s worse at night and in the morning..my doctor gave me diclectin and so far it’s kind of helping but makes you really really dizzy. Good luck!

Q: Are Tums safe during pregnancy? Is it ok to take them with prenatal vitamins or too much?

A: Yes, they are totally safe. Just make sure not to take them together. Separate them by 2 hours because the tums will cause the iron in the prenatal to become inactive and the iron is important in the prenatal.

Q: Taking Tums During Pregnancy?
I was told that I can take tums while I’m pregnant. I have also heard that they can give you cavities. Has anyone else heard this?

A: I know that you can take them but I have never heard they give you cavities. i took them all throughout my pregnancy I had heartburn so bad!

Q: Tums during pregnancy?
I am 25 weeks and having heartburn and my dr said get the reg strentgh tums..the back says take 2-4 per dosage, I took 2 thinking that was the low amount…is that ok? also it says dont exceed 15 per day for non pregnant women, being pregnant how many is the max?
thank you everyone..I am just a paranoid mommy to be who just wanted to make sure=)
Just wanted to make sure it was ok to take 2 at one time

A: yes taking 2 is perfectly fine. As far as the max amt per day while pregnant… I don’t know, but I use them as needed but don’t exceed the normal max amount. Mixed berry flavor is the best! Also, try chewing gum or milk

Q: TUMS during pregnancy?
Hey! I’m 16 wks. I am experiencing some heartburn. And of course the normal response and safe solution is take TUMS. But i am also taking a synthroid (thyroid medication), prenatal vitamins and i have a yeast infection for which i am taking a 7 day treatment which has to be inserted at night time before bed… (sounds like fun, huh?) Well, i was wondering if anyone knows if it is ok to take tums also now, though i am taking all of those medications. I have called the dr’s office, but they haven’t called back yet. Anyone? Thanks in advance… :)

A: Tums is perfectly safe regardless of your other medications. It is calcium carbonate. It will also help you get your daily intake of calcium. It will not affect your yeast infection, I suggest avoiding sugars and eating a lot of yogurt get the kind that says wih added acidiphillus to help combat the yeast infection, acidophillus tablets are heplful too.

Q: What do you do when Tums won’t fix heartburn during pregnancy?
It is So bad, I always feel like my throat is being eaten away by acid, and Tums will help for about 5 minutes, and then it’s back. Suggestions?

A: When I read this the firs tthing that popped into my head was “ZANTAC” but someone beat me to it!
I used the ultrastrength tums (the HUGE ones) and when i couldn’t even lay diagonal without my throat burning and feeling like I was seconds away from vomiting, I ran for the zantac. it’s honestly a lifesaver

Q: How well did TUMS work for you during pregnancy? ?
I just got some..and they seem to be working good when I take two tablets.

How did they work for you and how often did you take them?

Is it ok to take 6 a day as needed?

Thanks!

A: Not well at all, for me or anyone I know for that matter.

And i wouldn’t take 6 a day, that’s excessive. It’s a lot of magnesium.

My mom used to pop them like candy, and she had really bad stomach problems a year later that required surgery (not to scare you! just remember, it’s medicine, and never go up to a maximum dosage if you can help it, ESPECIALLY during pregnancy)

Q: Are TUMS safe during pregnancy.I am using almost 10 daily.I am using them for both calcium and heartburn.?
Is it safe to baby?I got habitutuated to them.please help me

A: I know they are safe during pregnancy.. however, 10 sounds like a lot. You should ask your doctor or midwife about that one.

Q: Can i use tums and advil during pregnancy?

A: Advil caused me to bleed for a week, so no advil.

Q: Is it okay to take tums or pepto bismal during pregnancy?

A: Even Though TUMS are a yes, My heartburn is all the time, and too many TUMS can cause calcium deposits, So my OB has told me to use TUMS and Pepsid AC

Q: Are Tums safe to take daily during pregnancy just for the calcium?

A: Yes they are easier digested than other supplements.

As for these two guys – TUMS are a calcium supplement!!!

Doctors recommend them above other forms.

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