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Re: Medication while Pregnant

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 08:26:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 10 Sep 2000, Gina wrote: >
>My husband and i have decided we want have another child but i have
>chronic pain and therefore am on methadone and ultram. I take the
>ultram atleast 4 times a day and 2 at a time if i need it and i take the
>methadone as needed. My Dr. wants me to take the Methadone like im
>taken the ultram but i do not want to get addicted to the methadone. I
>heard it was horrible to try to get off of and if i get pregnant i do
>not want to be on it. But my question is~is there any drug that i can
>take that would be safe for the baby but strong enough for me to take
>that would help my pain? I have tmj and myofacial pain syndrome. Would
>the ultram be ok to take maybe? Or tylenal with codeine, as needed? I
>need something for pain but i do not want to take anything that would
>hurt our baby. Also i was wondering how long i should be off my meds
>before i try to get pregnant? Thanks so much for any help. Gina
Gina

I would stay away from the ultram during pregnancy. We know methadone is safe to use as it is given to heroin addicts during pregnancy. If you need something else, I would think tylenol #3 would be appropriate. Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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