Conflicting Info (vent)

MrsCase1 · December 2010

I try not to rely on Dr. Google too much since it can be a wealth of misinformation. Tonight, however, I decided to research pregnancy-safe medications since I had seen a few posts where people were scolded/mocked for not looking to the internet instead of posting on the boards. Since it is very late at night on a holiday I couldn't call a doctor, either.

Long story short, I am finding conflicting information on the safety of antacids (not acid reducers, obvi.) I was told by a couple of different women that TUMS are safe because they're calcium carbonate but on the internet I have literally found a 50/50 divide on whether they're safe. One site even said they were safe but only in the 2nd trimester.

Anybody know if TUMS are OK? I wasn't about to take any chances with a better, stronger medicine.

If you made it this far thanks for your patience.

mlc100805 · December 2010

It is my understanding that Tums are safe. I took them with my first pregnancy and was told by my dr this time around that they are safe.

MrsGo4Hockeychick · December 2010

I have never seen or heard any medical evidence that TUMS are not safe. Where did you read that they weren't?

seanandcallie · December 2010

I lived on them when I was k/u with Ella Grace. She has one head, 2 eyes, 1 nose, two ears....

you get my point.

Feel better!

MrsCase1 · December 2010

MrsGo4Hockeychick:
I have never seen or heard any medical evidence that TUMS are not safe. Where did you read that they weren't?

Gah! I know, right? I thought they were entirely benign. This is why I only turn to the internet as a last resort-I am loathe to be bombarded with misinformation. I don't recall my exact search terms but literally a ton of sites came up and after the 4th one telling me it causes some bizarre fetal issue I had to stop reading; I was giving myself an anxiety attack, lol. There were just as many sites stating they are fine, which, while reassuring, added to my frustration. Were it not late at night I would've called the doctor but I figured someone on the boards might know. I'd already chowed down on a few before I started the search (like an idiot, lol.)

MrsCase1 · December 2010

mlc100805:
It is my understanding that Tums are safe. I took them with my first pregnancy and was told by my dr this time around that they are safe.

Good enough for me.

P.S. I the name Delaney!

laceyann2008 · January 2011

In the information packets my CNM gave me, Tums are safe. As is Benadryl, regular Sudafed, and a few other during pregnancy life saving drugs.

Happy New Years and eat those tums up. I have about 6 bottle strategically placed in my living room, office, car, bedroom, kitchen area, and my purse.

NurseLaLa · January 2011

My drug book (2009) has Tums listed in pregnancy category C. It has shown to have adverse effects on the fetus during animal studies, but has not been tested in humans (clinically), however, the potential risks do not outweigh the benefits to the pregnant person or their fetus.

That's a pharmacology reference I use as a nurse.

Tums' website advocates its use in pregnancy.

poppy33 · January 2011

Mrs Case:
Tonight, however, I decided to research pregnancy-safe medications since I had seen a few posts where people were scolded/mocked for not looking to the internet instead of posting on the boards.

I saw some of those posts and they infuriate me because google is not your friend in pregnancy. So many horror stories and there is so much misinformation. I would rather trust someone from the August board who has looked in her doctor packet than ask on yahoo!

The website I do use a lot is the American Pregnancy site.

mlc100805 · January 2011

Mrs Case:
mlc100805:
It is my understanding that Tums are safe. I took them with my first pregnancy and was told by my dr this time around that they are safe.
Good enough for me.

P.S. I the name Delaney!

AW, thanks! We call her Laney most of the time. I love her name so much, and I'm frustrated this time around bc so far I haven't found another name I like as much!

MrsGo4Hockeychick · January 2011

NurseMom1:
My drug book (2009) has Tums listed in pregnancy category C. It has shown to have adverse effects on the fetus during animal studies, but has not been tested in humans (clinically), however, the potential risks do not outweigh the benefits to the pregnant person or their fetus.
That's a pharmacology reference I use as a nurse.
Tums' website advocates its use in pregnancy.

Which drug book? When I pg with DD, the PDR did not have a rating for it. Neither does safefetus, drugs.com or epocrates.

Duckieer · January 2011

I'm pretty sure they're safe. I've been taking them the while time...

Mary0913 · January 2011

I practically lived on Tums during my last pregnancy. They were on my "safe" list given to me by my OBGYN, so I feel confident that they are just fine. Smile

Feel better!!

eesome · January 2011

Tums are fine. You can also try Caltrate instead, and it seems to work the same (it's a chewable and safe calcium supplement).

NurseLaLa · January 2011

MrsGo4Hockeychick:
NurseMom1:
My drug book (2009) has Tums listed in pregnancy category C. It has shown to have adverse effects on the fetus during animal studies, but has not been tested in humans (clinically), however, the potential risks do not outweigh the benefits to the pregnant person or their fetus.
That's a pharmacology reference I use as a nurse.
Tums' website advocates its use in pregnancy.
Which drug book? When I pg with DD, the PDR did not have a rating for it. Neither does safefetus, drugs.com or epocrates.

This one, "Saunder's Nursing Drug Handbook (2009)":

https://www.amazon.ca/Saunders-Nursing-Drug-Handbook-2009/dp/141605989X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1294088716&sr=8-4

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