9 months pregnant and lost

[scaredmomma7]

Im 9 months pregnant and due in two weeks.. about a month in a half ago i started taking percocet 30mg to relieve some pain that i was having. First it started with just half of one and that helped then slowly progessed into one and now im im taking 60mg a day... i'll go two days without them and then i just go crazy and feel like i need them immediatly.some days ill even take 90mg. i dont even know how i became addicted i dont have an addictive personality and i dont usually do these types of things but i figured that it would be safe just to get rid of some pains now i cant stop myself and im really lost and dont know what to do. Its too close to my due date to be checking in to rehab but i need advice on how to stop and is my baby going to be okay if i stop now?

[bladerunnerb]

Since you are pregnant, I think you should just talk with you doctor...I know that may be hard, but it is your babies life your talking about.  I don't want to scare you, but your baby is getting some of the medication your taking.  So, to make sure you don't put your baby (and you) at risk, you just need to go into the Dr.

Just tell them that you have taken them and tried to quit but had really sick feelings and what would they recommend you do.  Tell them you think it's the medications, but that your not sure.

I would get professional advice on this from at Dr....as hard as that may seem.  Just be really honest and they will help you...I haven't heard of one Dr. that refuses to help a patient titriate or taper down.  With you being pregant, there may even be reasons to stay on the meds...but you need to talk to your OB/GYN.

[flmagi]

I agree with Blade, and in the mean time start to slowly taper yourself down. Do not try to quit cold turkey. Just do a very slow taper, and stick with it for your babies sake.

[toxictome]

Welcome....you can also PM 1234betterlife...she is an OB nurse and can answer any questions you may have..she's probably not on right now, but she will get back w/ you!

In the meantime..i would start a slow taper......
Good luck!

[bobby139]

I agree with all, you need to talk to a doctor ASAP. for your sake and baby, yu are taking a chance of baby being harmed. But i wouldn't change anything until you get medical help. They will understand. Its better to be embarrased then to have something wrong with your baby. Welcome, and we are here to help! good luck

[CATUF]

Do contact 1234betterlife.  She has a lot of experience with exactly what you need to know.

I forget how you register, or whatever, so that you can send and receive private messages, but someone will be able to tell you.

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[Flutterby111]

Don't worry sweetheart....just talk to the doctor, it's the best thing to do....taper in the meantime if you can...but you have to be honest with them for the sake of the baby.  I took percocet during pregnancy too,  be careful....be honest....your baby needs you to be.

[kris123]

I think your baby is fine go to www. safefetus. com and look up the drug - it is a class C and i took a class C med my whole pregnancy and my son is fine - class C means that it has not been proven to hurt the baby and it has not been proven to be safe either - so it is a thing that is it worth the risk - if the benfits out weigh the risks then you know - that was my case -

here is something that I found on the internent
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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It is not known whether Percocet can injure a developing baby or affect a woman's reproductive capacity. Using any medication that contains a narcotic during pregnancy may cause physical addiction for your newborn baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. As with other narcotic painkillers, taking Percocet shortly before delivery (especially at higher dosages) may cause some degree of impaired breathing in the mother and newborn. It is not known whether Percocet appears in breast milk, possibly harming a nursing infant. If you are breastfeeding use Percocet only under a doctor's directions.

[mommy52713]

i like you never thought i had an addictive personality but pain meds got a hold of me 4 years ago and i have withdrawled cold turkey once and am in the process of doing it again dont try to cold turkey it while you are still pregnant.life is so much better clean i know this first hand please dont beat yourself up just take it oneday at a time good luck and keep in touch.

[cat9841]

I don't know where this pg lady is from, but here in CA where I live, they will keep her baby if she isn't clean at the time of delivery, she better start thinking of that. she could loose that baby, she needs to stay clean and pray to God she don't go into labor early and still have it in her system.

[kris123]

I know in VA they can't test the baby unless the mom has been know to do drugs and is in the court system already - in VA it is against the law for them to test with consent - i feel bad for this women - i think she loves her baby but the addiction has gotten her - i feel for her - you make a good point - if she thinks about them taking the baby it may help her to stop :(

[1234betterlife]

please private mesage me if you get back to the forum. you are not in danger of losing your baby. there are ways to handle everything you are worried about and i will be happy to talk with you if you need me to.

[4everev]

I took about 8 norcos a day while pregnant with my last child. I copped to the doctor, and he said not to worry to much, but to taper and try to stop. I idid not, but had a healthy baby anyway. He is 4 now. Who prescribed them? My gyno gave me some while I was pregnant and broke my arm..He just didnt know I had like 90 in my purse when he gave me 30! I have been on pills for 12 years. Try not to worry too much! Just call the dr.