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Increased Heartburn In Early Pregnancy
Heartburn gets its name from chest pains caused by stomach acid that washes up into the esophagus. This
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FDA Alert: Topamax Taken During Early Pregnancy Increases Risk of...
The FDA has issued a new warning about the use of Topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy. Topamax is an anticonvulsant medication also... Read more »
Dealing With Heartburn and Reflux During Pregnancy
During pregnancy it seems like all the rules change. You begin to think about everything that you put into your body but at the same time... Read more »
CDC Report Links Opioids in Pregnancy to Increased Risk of Birth...
The CDC released the findings of their new study published last week in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology indicating that... Read more »
Possible Increased Risk of Heart Defects in Children Exposed to PPIs...
More bad press for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) is looming on the horizon. At the annual conference known as Digestive Disease Week,... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife... Read more »
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Metformin may be safe in early pregnancy
Preliminary reports from a Canadian study suggest that taking the diabetes drug metformin (Glucophage) in early pregnancy does not increase the risk... Read more »
Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Heart Attack Risks Early...
Results from a new study suggest that hormone replacement therapy does not reduce women's risk of developing heart disease when taken to reduce... Read more »
Antacids during pregnancy may up child's asthma risk
Women who use antacids to fight heartburn during pregnancy may be increasing their child's risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked... Read more »
Some heartburn treatments may increase non-acid reflux
Researchers say that patients who do not get relief from their acid reflux medication may be experiencing non-acid reflux. In a small study, patients... Read more »
Mom's heartburn meds may up kids' asthma risk
Heartburn is a common problem among pregnant women, but a new study suggests that taking acid blockers such as Pepcid, Zantac, Nexium, and Protonix... Read more »
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