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hydrocodone use in early pregnancy

by pregw3, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
i found out about a week ago that i am pregnant. i had been taking (for about 2 weeks prior) hydrocodone 10 mg and was up to about 2-3 per day. i believe i am about 8 weeks along as i have not been to the doctor just yet, buti have quit taking them. i am so scared that i may have messed up my baby's brain functions or caused some type of long term effect. please help me out with this, i have completely stopped and started drinking lots of water, i am just now starting prenatal vits too. please anyone w/advice?
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by thendricks, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
Can't really say at this point but I think your baby will be fine, but again I am not a docotr, the most important thing is that you tell your doc that you had been taking them and that you have since stopped,



God Bless and congrats



P.S. Try googleing pregnancy and hydrocodone, that will get you some much needed info

by kcjoe59, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
To: pregw3
There is a post further down about this same issue dated 10/9/2006 if you want to read that for more info.  I think you should be just fine.  I've been taking Hydrocodone through my entire pregnancy (currently 30weeks), and so far my baby is perfectly healthy.  There are several other ladies who have taken it during their pg as well and their babies are just fine!

I believe the main issue with taking it is late in your 3rd trimester.  Doctors just want you to try to taper off so the baby will not be addicted.  I'm sure some of the other ladies can give you some encouragement as well.  I don't think you have anything to worry about.  Congratulations and good luck!

by kcjoe59, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
Correction: It is dated 10/8/2006 and the title is "hydrocodone while pregnant"

Sorry about that!

by pregw3, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
thank you so much, i have been googleing the topic a s well and have found the same information....i just wanted to be sure i didn't cause anything harmful as it is developing. i really appreciate all the help!!

by cugirl, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
Hydrocodone is a Category B drug in pregnancy.  Check out safefetus.com

Heres the link to the page:

http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=1133&TradeName=Hydrocodone&TradeId=2759

by mommie2, Oct 27, 2006 12:00AM
I am 28 weeks today and at 14 weeks I had a cerclauge done and my dr prescribed hydrocodone for me for pain. He said it was perfectly safe.

by dannysgirl95, Sep 19, 2007 11:22PM
To: pregw3
hi hon I two had this problem with my other son i was taking oxycodone and found out it was my 4-8 week period no to mention i was on a few other things and had to have x-rays but my son is two now and he is fine . so when i ended up with two absess teeth and after days of only taking tylennol and penicillian I opted to go back to the er and get a stronger anibiotic and also hydrocodone and im only 4-8 weeks again and hydrocodone is a cat c drug for all you out there and it is is the unknown genre but honestly you should be fine you know how many people get drunk and do other stuff in the first few weeks and then end up worring thier hole preg . Just enjoy you didnt do it o purpose you didnt know . you baby im sure will be fine . now your highgblood pressure from the anxiety of having done something to your unborn child well thats dangerous so just go relax

by cass49, Jan 01, 2008 02:15AM
To: Pregw3
Hey honey, don't worry.  The best advice I or anyone else can give you is to talk with your OB-GYN.  He/she will have all the information and experience to base it on that you could ask for.  Let them know what you have taken, and in what amounts.  However, I have been reading up on this subject lately because I have a daughter who is 8 weeks pregnant, and uses hydrocodone for back pain.  There appears to be no proven threat to your fetus at this point.  The concern is that you could possibly have a hydrocodone addicted baby if taken regularly towards the end of your pregnancy.  There is not enough information to say whether it is harmful or not, but as with any medication or chemical, check with your physician before using, and use only when truly necessary.  Your baby will appreciate it! Good Luck!

by kellib, Feb 21, 2008 11:03AM
To: pregw3
I've been taking hydrocodone for 4 ruptures in my back and a previous neck surgery.  When I found out I was pregnant, I went off cold turkey.  Finally, my doctor convinced me that, used in moderation and when pain relief is needed, pain medication is a safer alternative than the high blood pressure caused by pain.  I'm almost 6 months now and take pain medication as needed (1 pill every other day to 2 pills a day) and my baby is doing great.  Good luck and don't let the guilt and worry kill you-I know how that is!

by momof2boys511, Apr 09, 2008 04:59PM
To: All
I am currently 6 wks pregnant with baby no 3.  i have histry of headaches, doc said it was ok to take vicodin, but still scared. he 1st said only 2 per week, then when that wasn't cutting it, he said i could take more, but to let him know how many each week. trying to only use it for unbearable ones, but having a 3yr old and 17mo old boys is a headache all in itself!  i'm also on paxil and was for the 1st 2 pregnancies,  boys are fine, but doc seems more concerned this time about the paxil than vicodin, someone please help! i'm loosing my mind literally!

Momof2boys

by cateye, Jul 02, 2008 09:22AM
To: hydrocodone and pregnancy
I am in shock that women who take a narcotic thinks its alright  with nothing to worry about, think of this what ever you eat ,take you baby is aking it also, feeling the full effects of the narcotic,so when the when the babyis born are all of you women gonna give your baby hydrocodone for its pain for teething because if you breast feed it will still have the narcotic in its little systym. I am hoping and praying that non of the babies born will not have to go through withdraws which cause nausesa shkes and probable the use of oxygen, all for a narcotic pill to ease a minjor pain that would of passed with rest..god bless the little ones..

by beckwoodruff, Aug 17, 2008 12:15PM
To: cateye
Ya know I am more than a little offended by your post. Not everyone has "minor" pain. I am 23 years old and have MAJOR Rheumatiod Arthritis. And quit frankly until your joints feel like someone has been smashing them with a hammar then you can judge! I am also 7 weeks pregnant and for your advise I have talked to my OB and my Rheumatologist and they have both told me if my pain gets bad enough to take half of one of my pills just not to take the SIX a day that I was. Yes that is right six. I was taking two three times daily. So the next time you would like to pass judgement you might want to think that not everyone is blessed enough to have a body that acts exactly the way it should!
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