can you take oxycodone while being pregnant?
have been on pain mngmt taking soma 350mg oxycodone 5mg and on temazepam 15 mg for about a month and then found out i was pregnant.. am i at high risk with my new unborn baby? and what can i do for my cronic pn other than pill that may harm my baby?
You should definitely inform your doctor that you're taking oxycodone. Its a narcotic type medication that can harm an unborn baby and can pass from the mothers breast milk into the baby. This doesn't necessarily mean it shouldn't be used; it means you should use it only under the supervision of your obstetrician or the physician who is charting your pregnancy.
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/oxycodone.html
It was difficult to find specific information on which pain drugs can be safely used during pregnancy. This is definitely a question for your doctor.
You might want to try alternative methods of pain managment as well including relaxation exercises, meditation, massage, etc. They can be quite helpful in reducing levels of pain medication needed.
Good luck!
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YES!!!! I would definetly discontinue these medications that you are taking. I know that tylonol is not going to help all the pain but that would be the only medication I would take during pregnancy. My 16 year old daughter is carrying twins right now and she won't even take tylonol or any kind of drug for that matter. Please do it for the baby's sake. it will be all worth it in the long run, i promise!!!!
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I would only ask your OG/GYN and get two or more opinions. No offense to the Grandma who is going to have twins....but if your daughter has not been victim of chronic Pain then you don't know what the hell you are talking about.
Do not let anyone make you feel guilty. If you have a legitimate reason for taking pain meds then that is between you and your doctor. NO DOCTOR would put you or your baby at risk. They are in the business of saving lives....
An alternative is up to you. We don't know your chronic pain situation. I personally have 17 1" screws and 2 five inch titanium plates and an almost no elbow left from a hit and run car accident. I understand Chronic Pain. I'm never going to be the same.
What you might consider is weening to a lower dose, along with meditation, prayer and warm/cold packs. I know that our minds are very powerful tools. There has to be hope...otherwise when my husband and I plan our next child I am completely screwed!
Good Luck Hun
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i would for sure talk to my obgyn before taking it
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