Vicodin use during pregnancy

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Avatar f tn I have sporadically used opiates (vicodin) during my pregnancy for chronic back pain that was not prescribed by my doctor. I am now 35 weeks along and very worried that my baby is going to show signs of opiate withdrawal at birth, and that social services will take him away from me. When I say that I used sporadically, I mean that I would use for only 3-4 days once a month.
606482 tn?1220540197 I do not have anymore vicodin left, I have two more months of pregnancy left,just wondering if I do not take another pill during my pregnancy,would the drug be out of my system,by the time the baby is born?
Avatar f tn It says tramadol is category C though. If you don't know what that means just type in goggle pregnancy category C.
Avatar f tn t believe most of the stuff you read online,I have almost given myself a heart attack atleast 20 times during this pregnancy cause of stuff online! Just be honest with your doctor! 8 weeks isn't bad I know a girl who drank(like college drank all the time) till she was 6 months pregnant her baby is 4 and seems to be perfectly fine!
Avatar f tn i was also prescribed valium for the muscle relaxant which i have been not using due to the pregnancy. My last visit my ob said i can use the valium if i need to so i can get some sleep at night. i do want to quit taking them also but am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. Everyday i tell myself i am only taking two in the morning but then throughout the day keep thinking about it evrry time my neck hurts. i take no more than 4 a day.
Avatar f tn Hydrocodon is Vicodin which my sister was prescribed with her son during pregnancy. Like previous poster said talk with your dr just so they are aware of what you are on. They may change it may not but they need to be aware. You can always just call and talk to the nurse about it at the office.
Avatar m tn There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. VICODIN Tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies thepotential risk to the fetus. There is some research to suggest that a newborn whose mother has taken Vicodin regularly through her pregnancy, prior to delivery, may experience some symptoms of withdrawal. In addition, taken late in the third trimester just before delivery may cause the baby’s breathing to be slowed.
7369582 tn?1395996075 I would try tylenol first. But vicodin is safe to take during pregnancy. Some obgyns actually give it to patients in a lot of pain.
Avatar f tn Sadly, many people are uninformed about the risks, and will be overly dramatic about taking an opiate during pregnancy. Your baby will be okay...the most important thing is that your OB is aware, and she is. Enjoy your pregnancy hon!
12103503 tn?1423448886 @newoutlook12 Tylenol 3 and vicodin are not the same thing. Tylenol 3 is acetaminophen and codeine and vicodin is hydrocodone and acetaminophen. @chelecameron I have taken vicodin before during pregnancy be Dr said short term was fine, it's long term that has the higher risks, but still not fully proven if it causes any problems with the baby.
Avatar n tn Did your doctor prescribe it to you for this? If not, STOP right now...'experimenting' with prescription medications, which are extremely addictive can NEVER have good outcomes.
Avatar f tn Yes, I was prescribed narcotics for different reasons a few tones so far during my pregnancy and they are safe. I was also admitted in yhe I fectious disease maternity section of the hosp a few wks ago and I was given oxycodone every 4hrs for 9 days.
Avatar f tn There are other options for pain control during pregnancy that is safer during both pregnancy and breastfeeding - medication called Subutex, but both of your doctors must be familiar with it. You may need to consider looking for a physician who is more familiar with that medication during pregnancy if that is the case. Take good care of yourself.
Avatar n tn I was sober off everything during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Lately, I have been abusing 1000 mg vicodin and I take about 3 a day. I am in pain, but it has turned into recreational and possibly physical addiction. I also take an occasional xanax as well. Have I hurt any aspect of the baby's development. I feel like I hate myself and I need help. I'm also on 60 mg of prozac a day, which the doctor told me was ok, and he monitors my meds.
Avatar m tn I found out later that his umbilical chord did not attach correctly to the placenta, which was the reason for the low birth weight and heart dip. Was this because of my drug use? Drug use during pregnancy can cause low birth weight. I have guilt because I don't know if I caused that. He is healthy, but small. He's going to be a little guy (petite), but he's developmentally even with his brother. His twin is perfect. I live with the guilt every day.
Avatar m tn Is it wise to take any kind of tylenol for headaches of muscle aches during vicodin withdrawel?