16 weeks pregnant and addicted to percocet.

[xoxo_1993]

i just recently found out i was pregnant a few weeks ago.
i was snorting perc 10's in the beginning. but the passed
month or so i've been smoking 30's. if i stop now (16 weeks)
will everything be out of my system by the time i give
birth?

[LisaHarvey7]

You can still speak to your doctor even though the pills aren't prescribed. IMO, Honesty is definitely best when dealing with this. It doesn't matter if YOU don't feel bad withdrawals, the baby can be in distress during this. I would speak to your ob. Best of luck.

[dominosarah]

It is dangerous to just stop while you are pregnant.  Please come clean to your OB and let them help you come off this.  You and your baby need to be monitored during this time.  

[xoxo_1993]

this is all great advice.
but im not prescribed the percs. and honestly
don't have much of a choice on quitting...
i've quit cold turkey before, and didn't
experience severe withdrawls.

[overopiates]

stop smoking them but NO dnt stop taking them(orally)not2get high but so u dnt go through w/d.GET TO UR DR ASAP.CALL n the morning.explain the situation.HONESTY IS THE KEY.Ur dr will help u.If u quit now w/no dr. care u will probably have a miscarriage cause if u feel any w/d its worse for the baby.U cnt quit on ur own.I assume since u know how far along u r u have been2the dr. so u need to let them now like yesterday.if u dnt have a dr go to the e.r. tell them the truth.N case ur concern is losing custody I know for a fact that AS LONG AS U R HONEST 100%(even if u get them off the street it doesnt matter tell the truth)and the dr needs to know NOW.They will figure out a plan for u.All of this will b n ur file,u will have to speak w/a social worker before u leave the hospital but YOU WILL LEAVE W/UR BABY.If u lie,put it off u will lose custody&will probably go to jail.Thats stupid to risk it.Btw if u have ANY history of drug use(legal/illegal),they get a call saying u r using,the baby shows any sign of w/d,if ur on medicaid or n1of the MANY states where they automatically test the babies 1st bowel movement and that can show drugs as far back as u being4-5months along so take our advice.Good luck.keep us updated

[LisaHarvey7]

I definitely agree with the above poster...I was in your shoes. I didn't talk to my doctor, thankfully nothing was wrong, but that isn't always the case. I was taking percocet 10/325 about 3 a day so I didn't have a huge habit but I was definitely addicted. I weaned down to half of a pill when my doctor put me on Tylenol #3 because I had a large cyst causing alot of pain. Anyway, my point is, I weaned down very slowly, because any way ya say it, withdrawal during pregnancy is VERY dangerous for the baby. My son was born with nothing wrong, no withdrawals but I was also on a very low dose by the time it was labor time (I was just taking the tylenol #3's by that time). I know it can be VERY scary to talk to your doctor, but honestly, it really is the best way to go. If you don't feel comfortable doing that with this specific doctor, maybe there is another in the practice that is a little easier to talk to ? Please keep us posted and good luck in your decision!

[Sonrissa]

hi and welcome! Congrats on your pregnancy! The best advice you will get here, is to talk to your doctor ASAP! You need to be honest and explain exactly what is going on! Your doctor will be able to advise you on how to go forward! I know that this may be difficult for you, but really, your baby's health is the most important thing to consider! Take care! Keep posting for support! Lots of women have been I your shoes! Good luck!