taking vicodjn and 6 weeks pregnant

[guiltymom]

I have been addicted to vicodin for years but with my last pregnancy was able to stop right before i got pregnant. I started shortly after his birth. I just found out I am pregnant, not sure around 6 weeks they think. Should I try and stop or keep taking them? I am down to 2 5oomg a day. If I stop will this do more damage? Have I done too much damage already. I am having to take Ambien to sleep at night because I cant take the withdrawl symtoms, especially the temperature irregularies at night. I need some serious help!

[joann1975]

I know it's hard what you are going through. Since you are pregnant I really hate to give any advice b/c there are 2 of you involved. Can you talk to your doctor about this? They would be the best one to tell you. The only thing I would say is don't increase your dose..LOL (teasing...i know you know that). We have an RN that worked OB/GYN for years. You could PM her if you wanted...she would know more than I do! Her name is 1234betterlife ... You can do this! Good Luck!
JoAnn

[guiltymom]

Thank you for your comment. I have stopped before but the withdrawl symptoms are almost unbearable. I am down to only 2 but the guilt is killing me. Good luck

[ohmygodhowdidigethere]

I am 6mths pregnant and do not have much time left at all to get off the oxys...I just want to say good luck and I hope that you are stronger than me and can do it before your are struggling at the finish line....your in my thoughts....