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Re: prescription pain medication

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:35:01 -0600 (CST)


Darvocet is OK, but one should avoid most medications during pregnancy. The key is to make sure you know what is causoing the backpain and try to alleviate that. If is pressure form the pregnancy, rest and massages are better than narcotics.

At Mon, 15 Jan 2001, Elizabeth wrote: >
>I was the one that posted about being prescribed Darvocet for back
>pains. I'm really worried about this now. I am 34 weeks pregnant and
>he gave me Darvocet for my back pain. I start hurting in my mid and
>lower back around 2:00 and hurt all night. My dr said Darvocet was safe
>and ok to take but I just worried about it and then the dr on here
>didn't seem to thrilled about it. Is there anyone else with an opinion
>on this? I've only had 1 and don't want to take anymore until I hear
>from someone else who might know if it's really safe.
>
>thanks!

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.




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