Oxycodone

[lilmills08]

I am 37 weeks pregnant. I recently fell and was in alot of pain. I got looked at at the hospital. My baby is fine, I just puled some muscles in my groin. The doctor prescribed me to take 1 5mg oxycodone pill every hr as needed for pain. Is this safe. I dont want to take anything that is goin to harm my baby

[Sad_Woman]

You know what, if you can get by the taking a few Tylenol that's what I'd do. If I knew then what I know now about oxy I wouldn't ever put one in my mouth unless my arm was cut off. Those pills are very addictive and unless your in unbearable pain I wouldn't bother. Also, the fact this doc is prescribing them every hour is cause for concern. Never heard of it being scripted that way. Ibkleen has an excellent suggestion, check with your Obgyn.

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

If you haven't already, please discuss this with your OBGYN. It is important at this stage to let him/her know what is going on with you in regard to your pregnancy.

My guess is there is something odd in the communication. I have never heard of taking anything for pain every hour. Again, please check with your own doctor.

Let us know how you are doing.

[overeasy]

Every hour?   Listen to your doctor.  He has your full history and knows more about this then anyone one this site.  I would follow his instructions and take only when needed- can't stand the pain.  Keep him in the loop.  Good luck and congratulations on the baby!!