Vicodin & Pregnancy

[Drake17]

I have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with...

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My husband and I have been taking vicodin for about 3 years. Anywhere from 2 -5 pills (10mg/325) almost night after work (Very rarely did we do more than 5 pills). I have quit on several times for a few weeks sometimes months. The last time I quit I went to my Dr. told him about my dependence and he prescribed Xanax. I followed the amino acid protocol that has been posted on this board and acupuncture. I took Xanax for about 3 days ( day 1 = 1 pill, day 2 = 1/2 pill, day 3 =  1/4 pill). I was doing very well and thought that I could handle a Vicodin on the weekends until my Wedding in September. Then with the wedding stress and everything that went along with that I started taking more.

I found out today that I am pregnant. We are very excited. What is the best way to stop taking the vicodin? I do not want to send my body into shock and miscarry from terrible withdrawals. Should I taper down then stop all together or should I quit cold turkey. Are the amino acids safe to take while pregnant.

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Drake17]

I have been taking 2-3 pills every night after work, They are 10/325s. Thanks for your  help.

[bettie1976]

how many pills are you taking per day and are they 10/325s still?

[Drake17]

What type of taper would you recommend?

[bettie1976]

being pregnant you should taper. you dont want your unborn baby to go thru w/d's. good luck! and congrats!