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jillk
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 Posted: 11/24/06 - 18:49 Post subject: is Suboxone safe to take while in the 1st trimester of pregn |
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I have been on Suboxone for about 6 months. I just found out I'm pregnant and am worried that the suboxone and xanax I have been taking have harmed or will harm the fetus. has anybody been in this situation and how did it turn out. I'm afraid to stop taking the suboxone, not because of withdrawal but because of the depression i have,which is why i got addicted to Vicodin in the first place. please help.
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| Posted: 12/05/06 - 19:08 Post subject: I hope this helps hon!!!! |
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I hope I'm not replying to your post too late!
I just wanted to say that I am in my 28th week of pregnancy and I am taking 6mgs a day of Subutex. Like you I was on Suboxone maintainace for opiate abuse (Oxy's). One month into my Sub treatment I found out I was pregnant! I was a nervous wreck!!! My gut instinct was to stop taking the medication all together. I didn't want to harm my baby and after reading all the info online it scared me! However when I spoke to my Sub doctor AND my OBGYN they both insisted that I stay on the medication because the risk of withdrawl to the fetus could cause a miscarriage. I was switched over to Subutex from that point on. I guess they feel that the Naltraxon (sp?) that is in Suboxone may not be good for the baby. Subutex is just straight Bupenorphine without the opiate blocker naltraxon in it.
I've been on it now for as long as I've been pregnant and so far (knock on wood) everything is going well! I have excellent prenatal care and make sure to take care of myself in every other way. I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and I am eating right. I NEVER forget to take my prenatal vitamin and try to drink lots of water and excersie as much as I can.
I'm not sure if you opted to have the genetic screening done at 12 and 18 weeks, but when I went, it gave me a great sense of relief. Being able to see my baby on the ultrasound screen and having the doctor tell me that everything looked normal was a huge weight lifted off my chest! I spoke to the counsler there and she told me that she feels Subutex is actually LESS likely to cause Fetal Withdrawl than Methadone which is the standard drug used to treat pregnant women addicted to opiates. The LAST thing I want to do is put my child through withdrawl, but as sad as it sounds it's better to do it after they're born when they can be monitored by doctors than when they're inside you and can't be helped. Also with Subutex there is a good chance your baby won't experiance ANY withdrawl!!! Another piece of advice I was given when I was first going thru this like you was to not stress myself out....stress alone can harm your baby so try not to beat yourslef up over this! Be as calm and relaxed as possible!
I hope my story helped you in some way. I will say lots and lots of prayers for you and your unborn baby! If you need anything else.....more advice or just someone to talk to thru this stressful time, don't hesitate to write!
Good Luck to you and your baby!
Melissa 
P.S. I know you mentioned Xanax use too. I don't have personal experiance with Xanax use in my pregnancy, but from what I've heard it probably isn't a good idea to take while your pregnant. I could be totally wrong though so your best bet is to check with your docs )) |
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| Posted: 12/07/06 - 16:22 Post subject: thanks |
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Thank You for your reply. I have told my dr and he switched me to Subutex. Although i had to sign a waiver. I guess its a catagory c medicine. So is Zoloft which I took with my first pregnancy and my baby who is now 2 is a happy, healthy, sassy little girl. I did stop taking the xanax because it is a catagory d and I can manage without it. thanks for your response. i feel much better now. Good luck also!
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| Posted: 03/25/07 - 18:27 Post subject: siboxin |
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 well good news, im almost 4 months pregnant and trying to kick my oxy habit, i slowly eased myself odff for about 2 weeks, which is the smart way to go at first, once i eased myself off, i took 20mg of siboxin in a 3 day period and was happily and successfully off... my obgyn told me that siboxin was one of the best and safest ways to get off oxy addiction and not only that but because the fetus us ina womb full of water, it not only relaxes the baby but the baby will not suffer any harsh withdrawls as well so good luck... |
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| Posted: 05/07/08 - 09:06 Post subject: subutex, suboxone, pregnancy |
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| How did your pregnancy turn out? I am currently 22 weeks and on 2mg of subutex for an addiction to painkillers... im worried sick about the outcome and what my baby will feel when she finally arrives. Ive had a few sonograms and all the appropriate prenatal care ... so far everything looks great. Im just soooo soo soooo scared.. if anyone has any experience or has been through anything like this please let me know... |
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