Methadone withdrawal symptoms in newborns

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Avatar f tn Consider reading my long comments about withdrawal in newborns here: http://suboxonetalkzone.com/2010/02/01/withdrawal-in-newborns-lay-off-the-guilt-trip/ If you can taper off the opioids, do so-- slowly, at a rate that you work out with your doc. If you cannot do that, seek the help of an addiction doc.
Avatar n tn the problem is that i am now starting to feel some bad withdrawals and am afraid that if i go lower i will be in total withdrawal which i heard is bad for the baby.also, will the baby go thru withdrawals if i stay on 1mg.and if i wean to nothing will the baby be okay and free of withdrawals?i have no idea what to do and feel like time is running out. please help.
Avatar f tn - As a mom to be, you want to do what’s best for your baby, and getting on something like methadone, which causes a withdrawal syndrome in newborns, may not feel like the right thing to do.
Avatar n tn Do not take methadone that has a very long half life and really has the longest withdrawal symptoms out of anything. Next to herion that is. Subs also have a 72 hour half life so also very long withs.
Avatar f tn Has anyone in this forum ever given birth to a baby while on methadone? I am 31 weeks pregnant and on methadone. I just wanted some feedback on some of your experience s. I'm pretty much scared to death!
Avatar f tn t cause withdrawal symptoms in newborns. I am being prescribed 3.5 10/325 mg Vicodin to use daily until I give birth. My doctors primary concern is my usage staying steady. Her concern is NOT whether the baby will go through withdrawals because it is highly unlikely.
796579 tn?1266432024 I do have a reference there that you might want to share with your OB doc, about the mild nature of withdrawal in newborns on buprenorphine. I think the risk of simply being in a neonatal ICU are greater than any risks directly from buprenorphine (we don't know of any risks to the infant at this point). I have had 5 or 6 women go through pregnancy on buprenorphine, and all have done well. Congratulations, and good luck!
Avatar m tn t have any withdrawal but I hated the way the methadone made me feel. I have a few methadone pills left but I do not want to take them- I would rather have the withdrawals. I also should add I have ativan to take for anxiety, I do not take them often but if I need them, I have them along with ambien to help me sleep. I am the last person anyone would suspect of this and so ashamed I am even in this position. Anyone have any advice or insight on what I should expect?
Avatar n tn My name is mike I am 32 years old and I am a recovering drug addict who attends a methadone treatment center in Oklahoma! I would to start off by saying that methadone saved my life!!!! But I have been experiencing extreme vomiting and sweating associated with methadone and I am unable to find a doctor in Oklahoma who will help me! So if there is anybody who has experienced something similar PLease HELP! I never want to return to the hell on earth I experienced with opiates!!!!!!!!!
Avatar f tn I returned to methadone as was best option during pregnancy.(fortunately baby had no withdrawal symptoms). Haven't used heroin for about 5 years but so scared of withdrawal, thought i would be on one of the above for life. Baby now 19mths & have been withdrawing slowly so can still fulfill parental (single). I am currently on 4mg and have conflicting info regarding what to do next.
135222 tn?1210432488 Methadone works in the reverse when your comming off it. When you take methadone ,it stays in your system 36 hrs and even llonger in some. your body only metabloizes 80% of it which leaves you with a surplus of 20%, then you take your next dose and the same thing happens and so on every day until you reach a plateau.(this is how my dr explained it) Anyway as you take away methadone it does the same thing but in reverse. You can take away that first 2.
Avatar n tn BUT, it is EXTREMELY important for your baby that they know ahead of time that there may be a chance of withdrawals. You really need to discuss this with your doctor. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe such as respiratory and pulmonary distress. By talking with your doctor and letting him know and letting him know that you WANT to quit taking them it is doubtful it will adversly affect your parental rights. Especially if you do what it takes to come off them completely.
Avatar f tn I was on 60 mgs of methadone with my son my whole pregnancy. Well 25mgs 2x a day than went to 30 2x a day. The split dose helps during pregnancy. My son was 6lbs 14oz. He had mild symptoms for the 1st 4 days. Disturbed tremors and muscle tightness which they said are the most commen symptoms even in methadone babies who don't score high enough to need medication. He went home with me after 4 days and the tremors stopped. He did not need any medication.
Avatar f tn First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy. Even if it was unexpected, what a great reason to get clean for good! Because you've only been on Benzo's consistently for two months, your seizure risk is most likely not what it would be for those using them long-term. I got off Oxy several years ago when I unexpectedly got pregnant. The most important thing is to tell your doctor EVERYTHING.
Avatar f tn If you are already on suboxone, you will most likely be switched over to methadone. Suboxone withdrawal in the pregnant woman is just as dangerous to the fetus as mom.going through methadone withdrawal.
Avatar f tn my daughter has weaned herself from methadone, is now having withdrawal symtoms. should she continue taking the methadone, should she continue to wean herself off and suffer the side effects? what are the worse case symtoms she may experience. any suggestions i may pass on.
Avatar f tn i am a reasonably healthy 46yo female & spent 18 years on methadone before being involuntarily withdrawn from 75mg methadone over an 8 week period. Last 20mg I came off at 1mg per day. I am now taking (not prescribed) 5-20mg methadone per day as I couldn't cope with some withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is not available to me in New Zealand & my GP prescribed zopiclone 7.5mg for sleep.
1271743 tn?1320892461 If you are taking Morphine for a couple of months and the doctor changes you to Methadone, will the Methadone prevent withdrawal symptoms normally experienced from stopping the Morphine?
Avatar f tn I DON'T HAVE ANY ANSWERS FOR U&I JUST WANTED2SAY.IM.SORRY UR HAVING SUCH HARD TIME FINDING a HELPFUL DOCTOR!!!bein a pregnant opiate addict myself i can relate-i am from Massachusetts&am on methadone myself(4th child&1st on methadone).i posted ?on drug testing newborns 1st.stool(mecomium)cuz i relapsed once@26wks&know.my BABY WILL b TESTED CUZ ON METHADONE&IM FREAKIN OUT CUZ OF MY ONE MISTAKE AFRAID OF THEM TAKIN MY NEWBORN N MY.OTHER 3KIDS AWAY CUZ.OF.
4832551 tn?1359761830 With methadone, it is recommended that you take it as prescribed and to avoid discontinuing the medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. If the symptoms persist and your present treatment is not working well, it is best that you discuss this with your attending for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.