Does taking antacid affect the fetus if you are pregnant in your first trimester?
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Anything you take has the potential to affect your fetus. Some antacids are generally accepted as relatively safe to use while others are not. However, remember there has never be a study to determine if a given medicine is definitely safe or not during pregnancy in a thorough and rigorous manner. The best thing to do is to consult with your Obstetrician regarding which medications you can use if any, and even then, the less medication the better.
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Diarrhea is pretty normal at the beginning of pregnancy. If you really pay attention to what you are eating and when you have diarrhea, you might be able to cut down on the episodes. Spicy foods can cause it anytime but even mildly spicy or greasy during pregnancy can cause it. I found that Taco Bell food was very painful, after a few times while was pregnant. I cut it out of my diet and all was well, for the most part. Do drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration & kidney infections during the first months. They can bring on early labor.
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I asked a hairstylist this while my friend was pregnant.  She told me that the reason pregnant women are discouraged from coloring their hair has nothing to do with the baby, and the chemicals do not have an effect on your body.  It's because the hormones during pregnancy change the texture of your hair, and so dyes just don't tend to take as well.  So you'll spend a lot of money at the salon for a procedure that just won't be very successful.  It does not affect the safety of your baby.  Also, the dyes used today tend to be milder than the ones they probably used when your mother was pregnant!
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You sound pregnant to me. Go get a home pregnancy test ASAP and then quit smoking as soon as you can (not only is it good for the baby, but it will probably make you feel better). Cut back on caffeine and spicy foods and keep tums handy if you are already getting hearburn. Weight gain so soon is not good though, you don't really want to gain weight for the first few months.
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most common side effects are liver dysfunction, weight gain, and fetal malformation if taken by pregnant woman.
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The health of your baby should not be affected by your husband's drug use, unless it was excessive.On the other hand if a woman uses drugs or alcohol while she is pregnant, they can very seriously damage the conceptus or embryo or the fetus.
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The first trimester she will probably feel premenstrual, as her body is flushed with hormones.  Cranky, emotional, and the like.  She may have morning sickness.  Many women also feel fatigued.  There may be bloating and constipation as the hormones cause the intestines to move slower to maximize nutritional absorption.  Breast tenderness is common. Frequent urination. \nAnd there will be some anxiety and ambivilence, especially if this is the first baby.\nThe second trimester:  most women find the morning sickness is less, or completely gone.  Movement of the fetus can usually be felt by the mother in the 20th week or so.  The energy begins to return.   She gets that "pregnant glow".  She will start to gain weight faster.   Her swollen abdomen becomes apparent to other people.  She may start to feel Braxton-Hicks contractions.  She starts to wear maternity clothes.\nThe third trimester:  It is obvious to everyone that she is pregnant.  She will gain 1/2-1 lb a week.  She may have heartburn and gas.  She will need to eat frequent, small meals.  Her feet may swell.  Fatigue returns.  Some women have a light clear, vaginal discharge.  The active fetus may keep her awake.  She can't wait to give birth.  She starts nesting.
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My dear Friends. Don't use any chemicals to control your MIND. For one thing there are side-effects; really bad ones. YES Prozac and klonopin  will effect the baby. You need some breathing exercise. Please consult your local chapter of The Art of Living Foundation (A non-profit organization for social change) . The course teaches you to control your emotions through breathing. It will reduce your stress and anxiety and give you a healthy body and mind. Your children will thank you for giving them a quality of life that every new born deserves.
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*************In the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a headache could be a sign of severe preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-induced syndrome that includes high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and other changes which can be Fatal if not treated\nAnthony EMT
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As far as I know, no.\n\nHowever, it is necessary for a pregnant woman to keep her haemoglobin level ok, because if not, she will have anemia and she can't provide her baby with enough oxygen.\n\nCalcium is necessary too, so that bones of the baby form well.
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hmmm!\nWhat is the most important information I should know about Altace? \n •  Do not take Altace if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Altace can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. Notify your doctor immediately if you think you might be pregnant. \n •  Altace may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions. Before taking Altace, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Altace.  \n •  Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Altace may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. \n •  Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy with Altace. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related adverse effects. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Altace? \n •  Altace is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). \n •  Altace is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), to prevent heart failure following a heart attack, and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in patients who are at an increased risk for these problems. \n •  Altace may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. \n\n\n\n\nWho should not take Altace? \n •  Altace may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions. Before taking Altace, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Altace.  \n •  Before taking Altace, tell your doctor if you \n      · have kidney disease; \n      · have liver disease; \n      · are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in your blood; or \n      · are taking salt substitutes, potassium supplements (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con), or potassium-sparing diuretics such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone). \n •  You may not be able to take Altace, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. \n •  Altace is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that Altace is known to harm an unborn baby. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Altace can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus.Do not take Altace if you are pregnant. \n •  Altace passes into breast milk and its effects on a nursing baby are not known. Do not take Altace without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I take Altace? \n •  Take Altace exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. \n •  Take each dose with a full glass of water. \n •  Altace can be taken with or without food. \n •  Do not stop taking Altace without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking this medication, your condition could become worse. \n •  Store Altace at room temperature away from moisture and heat. \n\n\n\n\nWhat happens if I miss a dose? \n •  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication. \n\n\n\n\nWhat happens if I overdose? \n •  Seek emergency medical attention. \n •  Symptoms of a Altace overdose include extreme dizzines
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Difficult question to answer.  Coumadin (warfarin) is known to cause birth defects in pregnancy.  However, you can use heparin in pregnancy, but this includes shots one to two times daily.  These drugs are used to prevent clots from developing in the atrium.  If clots were to develop, they could go to your lungs, brain, heart, or any other part of your body, including uterus and placenta.  This could cause harm to the developing fetus.  Also, some of the drugs used to control the rate of A Fib can cause birth defects.  It is best to tell your primary care doctor ASAP if you find out you are pregnant.  Also, if you are trying to get pregnant, you should consult with your OB/GYN, cardiologist, and primary care doctors regarding what drug changes need to be made.  \n\nHope this was helpful.  Intended to be informative, but not offer medical opinions or care.
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I believe uric acid is something your body produces after you eat foods.  I am not a nutritionist.  However, I know if you want to have the heathiest, happiest, smartest baby you can, make sure you eat lean protein (fish-salmon, tuna; meat-chicken, turkey), low glycemic carbohydrates and good fat (monounsaturated -olive oil) - with the emphasis on the protein.  You will have less chance of gaining too much weight, developing pregnancy related complications, or developing uric acid with a diet like this.\n\nBest wishes for you and the new baby.
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I cannot answer the effects of taking prescription meds during pregnancy, but here is some info on x-rays in the 1st trimester.  Obviously the risk is different depending on the type of x-ray (the dose):\n\nNo direct evidence confirms either cancer or birth defects from exposure to diagnostic x-rays, but scientists and physicians cautiously assume that there may be some effect even from low level exposure and estimate risk from those who have had very large exposures such as atomic blast victims.   http://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pages/c5758-40813.html\nThis site has specific information regarding different types of x-rays (chest x-ray, ct scans etc): \nIn the Rocky mountain areas of Colorado, New Mexico and Utah in USA, where the natural uranium content of the soil is very high and in the presence of higher high-altitude cosmic rays, fetus of pregnant women is exposed to dose equal to that of 150 chest x-rays or 1250 dental radiographs. In these places incidence of cancer is 35 per cent lower than USA national average.  http://www.indegene.com/gyn/Jour/indJour_GYSE_Sum_01-07-2001_1.asp
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Low birth weight, increased risk of birth defects, increased risk of miscarraige. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, it constricts your blood vessels, decreasing blood flow within your body. Smoking while your pregnant will decrease the blood flow to the baby. Also nicotine crosses the placenta and can enter the baby's bloodstrem, causing vasoconstriction in the baby's developing system. It's best to quit if you're pregnant, or if you're planning to get pregnant.
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I DON'T THINK IT DOES...I CHECKED IT OUT AND IT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT IT. BUT IF YOU THINK YOU ARE PREGNANT GO TO THE DOCTOR AND GET A BLOOD TEST DONE. A BLOOD TEST WILL SHOW YOU ARE PREGNANT 6 DAYS AFTER YOU CONCEIVE. MAYBE IT IS JUST STRESS.\n\nWhat are temazepam tablets or capsules? (Back to top) \nTEMAZEPAM (Restoril®) is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system. Temazepam helps to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping at night). Federal law prohibits the transfer of temazepam to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic temazepam tablets and capsules are available.\n\nWhat should my health care professional know before I take temazepam? (Back to top) \nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n•an alcohol or drug abuse problem\n•bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis or other mental health condition\n•glaucoma\n•kidney disease\n•liver disease\n•lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea or other breathing difficulties\n•myasthenia gravis\n•Parkinson's disease\n•porphyria\n•seizures or a history of seizures\n•shortness of breath\n•snoring\n•suicidal thoughts\n•uncontrolled pain\n•an unusual or allergic reaction to temazepam, other benzodiazepines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n•pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n•breast-feeding\n\nHow should I take this medicine? (Back to top) \nTake temazepam tablets or capsules by mouth. Temazepam is only for use at bedtime. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. If temazepam upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.\n\nContact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.\n\nWhat if I miss a dose? (Back to top) \nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. It can take up to 2 hours for drowsiness to occur; never repeat the dose before 2 hours have passed. Do not take double or extra doses.\n\nWhat drug(s) may interact with temazepam? (Back to top) \n•alcohol\n•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like phenobarbital\n•caffeine\n•female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills\n•herbal or dietary supplements such as kava kava, melatonin, or valerian\n•medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam or triazolam\n•medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances\n•phenytoin\n•prescription pain medicines\n•probenecid\n•some medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies\n•theophylline\n\nTell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.\n\nWhat side effects may I notice from taking temazepam? (Back to top) \nSide effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:\n•confusion\n•depression\n•lightheadedness or fainting spells\n•mood changes, excitability or aggressive behavior\n•movement difficulty, staggering or jerky movements\n•muscle cramps\n•tremors\n•weakness or tiredness\n\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):\n•dizziness, drowsiness, clumsiness, or unsteadi
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THat all depends on if they were taking their medicine during the pregnancy.  I believe if they take meds as prescribed the transmission to fetus risk is much much lower than if you are not taking the meds.