Is vicodin safe??

[GabbersMommy22]

I am currently 24 weeks pregent and for the last two months I have been having alot of pain due to a herniated disk and my siatic nerve. My OB perscribed my vicodin while we wait to see if my health insurance is going to cover physical thereapy or not. I have checked the internet alot and I cant seem to find any good studies on what this is doing to my baby. I am definitly careful on how much I take. My only concern is in the last two months I have gone through two perscriptions of 20 pills which to me seems like alot. I think at the very most, I havnt had to take more than 3 per day. Is this harming my baby?? Does anyone know what the risks are?? My OB doesnt seem too concerned about me taking them but that doesnt put my mind at ease. Does anyone have any info for me?????

[confused456]

I have to agree with gizzy32....there is a nurse on the other forum......or a couple I think....not sure if they are on right now, but they would probably be able to give you the info. you need.

[1968mustang]

Hi Gabbersmommy22, If you want to scroll through the post right below yours, I think you'll want to find another way to get through the pain. I have a spouse back on it and
it's a terrible addiction. Read through the posts as you scroll down. If you can get off of it now, you should. Not sure if this is your first child, and I'm not sure if your child is at risk, but I recall a set of very tired parents when our first was born. I recall wife who needed a lot of reassurance and help. If your child is used to the drug in its system, it may be an unhappy baby, reguiring even more comfort from a tired parent. I'd hate to see you start off motherhood using Vicoden as a crutch. The crutch may never go away.
See if you can get through the last weeks without it. I believe you;d be better off. My wife
had the siatic nerve pain with our third child, All she could really do was to move positions to try to unpinch the nerve.

[gizzy32]

hi there, i'm not sure about the answer to your question, but i thought i would let you know that if you post this same question on the other forum, the one that says substance abuse addiction commuinty you will get a lot more answers. its seems not too many people come to this side. good luck