percocet in pregnancy

latrena · Silver Member Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 349

Hi, I am five months pregnant and up until two weeks everything was fine. That is when the pain in my lower back started. At first I thought that I could handle it, but that was not the case. The pain was getting stronger, so I told my OB about it. He said that this is very common and he prescribed me Percocet. I am reluctant to take this drug because I don't know how it will affect my pregnancy. Can you tell me something about Percocet and pregnancy?

norrie · Veteran Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 513

Hi, it is true that back pain during pregnancy is a very common thing. Your body changes drastically, and this is one of the consequences. However, the doctors are not very certain of the method that should be used in its treatment, so they prescribe pain killers. Percocet is one of those drugs. There is not much I can tell you about the effect of Percocet on your pregnancy, because there is not much information on this subject. I personally believe that narcotic pain killers should not be used during pregnancy. I mean how can you tell what is that exact dose that will help you with your back pain, but will not jeopardize your baby's health? When you use narcotic pain killers during pregnancy for a long time, there are great chances that your baby will get addicted to that drug. I am sure that you do not want to put your baby in such danger. I think that you should talk to your OB again and express your concerns. Maybe he could prescribe you some safer drugs or talk to you about exercises that you can do that might help you manage the pain.

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I've been looking into percocet & pregnancy too. I took some before i knew i was pregnant. I've found plenty of forums where women say their doctors prescribed it for them while pregnant. I also found this link which gave me some cause for concern. http://www.drugs.com/percocet.html As far as I can tell, it is harmful to the baby, but not harmful enough to worry your doctor. Here's an excerpt from the website:

"FDA pregnancy category C. Percocet may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Percocet may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Percocet without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby."

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Did you take your medication like you were suppose to and did your babies turn out healthy? I am going through the same thing right now. I have tried to just stop taking them but im experincing withdraws they said could be more harmful to the baby. I was thinking of methadone treatment. It seems to be safe and help with pain. I couldnt live with myself if my baby was born unhealthy. But i swear im prescribed it. There are alot of mothers out there who just do whatever and buy narcotics off the street to get high. That is not my intention at all. I been taking just enough not to hurt and not to be sick. ITs crazy doctors put you on medicine thats suppose to help you then you become and addict!! I would appreciat any advice anyone would possible have.. Thanx!

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I was on hydrocodone for the first 10 weeks of pregnancy for two pinched nerves in my back. I have no idea what to do. The doctors are making me feel like I have been using illegal drugs and it is completely legitimate. I have done a lot of reserach and see no bad things about the drug during pregnancy. My OB won't give me anything for the pain and I can't even get a pelvic because my back is so bad. I know I need to be on something talked to my OB yesterday and she said I should get an abortion because the pain is so bad. I bursted out in tears when she said that. Just because I have back pain I can't have a baby There has got to be something that I can take as needed for the pain anyone have suggestions?

percocet in pregnancy

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