medication?

[firstpoppengerbaby]

I was in a major car accident about 3  1/2 months ago and broke my femur. I'm currently on hydrocodones. Will this affect my baby?

[firstpoppengerbaby]

I'm just now able to put weight on my leg which I now have a plate and 12 screws in so it is still pretty painful here and there. I'm not reliant on them and only take them when needed. I only take 1 or 2 7.5's a day.

[ashes0291]

Liver toxicity or failure can also occur in long-term use, putting the life of both the mother and the baby at risk.

[hellojojo2200]

If she is physically addicted..if she is not...she should stop takin them if possible

[hellojojo2200]

**Which is terrible..buut..is worse for a pregnant women 2 come off opiates whike pregnant bcuz that can cause problems with development and miscarriage
..in ca its illegal for.dr 2.take a pregnant person off prescribed opiates for that reason

[ashes0291]

Hydrocodone crosses the placenta and reaches the fetal circulation. This means that each dose taken by the mother also delivers a dose to the developing fetus. Normal use of opioids to treat pain associated with needed surgery or injury that occurs during pregnancy is relatively safe. Hydrocodone is listed in pregnancy category C for typical brief use for acute pain. This means that available evidence indicates there is a slightly increased, but ill-defined, risk of birth defects when it is used legitimately. Some studies have shown a slightly increased risk of heart abnormalities. Taking large doses for prolonged periods, especially near-term, is considered more risky (pregnancy category D).
The increased risks with larger doses are mainly related to the increased potential for maternal overdose and physical dependence that can occur in both the mother and the baby. Excessive doses can slow breathing in the mother, which may reduce oxygen delivery to the fetus. Reduced oxygen delivery to the fetus can result in a range of problems up to and including brain damage and fetal death.

[hellojojo2200]

No it wont..no opiate will cause any long term damage like.defects ect..the only problem is the babu has.a.chance.of.being born physically addicted and will have 2 withdrawal under dr. Care

[ashes0291]

Yes, hydrocodone will hurt the baby.

[AnnieBrooke]

Talk to your doctor about the hydrocodone use and ask his advice for tapering off.  Three months is a long time to be on hydrocodone, your femur should be feeling better by now.