Trying today to get off pain pills pregnant

[ilovebubbles]

I just found out that i was pregnant about a week ago and have been on pain pills for about three years now about 10 to 15 a day and am trying today to stop any suggestions and what can be safe for me to take to help.
Vicky

[dominosarah]

Please tell your OB what is going on.  They will help you taper off these meds safely.      sara

[jonelle33]

I agree you really need to talk to your Dr asap. I'm not sure what kind of pain pills your taking as you didn't say so I assume they are most likely hydrocodone or percocet which have tons of Acetaminophen in them that is not good for your liver and at those high doses aren't good for your baby either.

I can't stress enough how important it is for you to talk to a Dr asap. You said you were trying to stop today? You really shouldn't stop cold turkey as withdrawals can cause miscarriage and other complications with pregnant women.


I have known  quite a few women that are in your shoes and they have had very healthy babies.Their Dr's either tapered them off  before the baby was born so their were be no withdrawals or they maintenanced  the pregnant woman on the same meds at lower doses or put them on methadone or subutex. If the dr maintains you on some sort of opiates your baby will withdrawal when born and will have to get special care at birth to treat withdrawals.    It is very important for you to get prenatal asap. Your in a special situation also and some OB's may have a problem treating you but they should refer you to someone that can help you.

Keep us posted and if you have any more questions please ask we are here for you.
Good Luck

[mommyshouldntbehere]

I agree with the above... I know how hard it is to talk to a doctor, trust me, I just did it last week, totally scared out of my mind, but here I am -- at ONE day clean! No pills!  You can do it. Do it for the baby, and for yourself! Keep us posted. :)

[avisg]

PLZ call your obgyn right away and have them help you taper off the meds .I know its scary but they will help you .When you are pregnant you need to do a slow taper ..
Keep in touch

[LeaAnn807]

Vicky, you really have to talk to your doctor (preferably OB/GYN) about how to get off when you are pregnant.  You must NOT stop Cold Turkey, ok?  You could have serious complications for you and your baby.  

Call a doctor today!  I want you and your baby to be safe, ok?  Please do this!  

Good luck.  Keep us posted!