vicodin withdrawals

[saralee263]

I am 8 months pregnant & trying to ween myself off of vicodin. I started taking them again about 4 months ago. Nobody knows, not even my fiance, and I feel so ashamed & disgusted with myself. I'm down to 3 a day right now. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on tapering off them or on dealing with the withdrawals. Any advice would really be appreciated.

[runt316]

I am 6 months pregnant & have been trying to taper off Norcos myself. I've never felt so alone & ashamed in my entire life. I did tell my OB & although she was supportive, she admitted she wasn't familiar enough w/ my situation to really help. She referred me to the pain clinic which I had to wait 1 1/2 months for an appt, then they just referred me to a really expensive rehab facility. I've almost broken down so many times & told my husband, but now feel like too much time has passed. Have you spoken w/ your OB? Did  he/she give you any suggestions? I know that going c/t is a bad idea. Have you looked into taking Subutex?

[girlybuff]

Pleae go to my joural ad read my entry re: pain medications and pregnancy.
God bless and good luck1

[1234betterlife]

you have one month, maybe less. you can safely taper down to a lower dose that would make it easier on you and your infant. i can help you with a safe taper schedule if you would like for me to help. i know you have guilt and some concern over what could happen. i may be able to answer some questions for you if you have any.

[broknbck]

you still have 1 month to go. if you're down to 3 pills a day, this is what i would do.
finish tappering down to nothing before the baby is born. Just go slow. I found the best way to taper was to only take the pills twice a day really spaced out. This is what the stupid doctors tell us to do. Taper off. But they are right. It works.

If you taper slowly enough , it won't shock your system like cold turkey. Not sure how they would do it for the baby if it's addicted when born. Would hate to think they would do it cold turkey. At least now you have control of the situation. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your doctor about it, maybe ask another doctor. Also the pharmacist can answer alot of questions.

Also taper down to as small as you can break up the pill. Like a half of a 500. 2 1/2 mgs. I tried quitting a million times and couldn't handle the withdrawl. But this time when i tappered in a months time, i had no withdrawl at all. I seriously don't know how these people do it cold turkey!

[Junkie]

You need to talk to your OB ad come clean with him/her.

You don't want your baby born addicted and having to go through withdrawals. It will be so painful, for a baby. I have talked to a few pregnant ladies on this forum who were also on pain killers while pregnant, so don't feel as if you are alone.

Just please go to your OB, there are meds they can give you to detox before you have the baby. I have no idea what kind, or what it entails, or what the hell I am talking about when it comes to kicking while pregnant, but you are very close to your due date.

Honey, get some help. OB's see your situation more often than you think. There are plenty of expectant mothers out there who were on opiates prior to pregnancy due to an injury or just overall drug use. So believe me, they see this a lot.

Don't let your little one be born having withdrawals. That pain should never be experienced by a baby.

I wish you all the best for you and your little one. : )

[Avalancheblanche]

The fact that you are here is so great.  Try to be kind to yourself.  This addiction thing just takes hold of a person.  If it was that easy, none of us would be here.  Let yourself be human. Look at the wonderful things about you.  I'm sure there is a lot. Take IBKLeen's advice she is an amazing wealth of support and information.  Please talk to your O.B.  

[IBKleen]

Hello.

You should never go through withdrawal during pregnancy. It can be harmful to your unborn child. You would be better off staying at the level you are until after the delivery. I hope you have talked with your OBGYN and are being honest.