Re: Heavy Vicodin Use During Pregnancy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 14:01:34 -0600 (CST)
With that level of narcotic intake, you need to present this to a
geneticist who can research in depth the pros and cons to such therapy.
Dr. M
At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Misty wrote:
>
>I am 35 and pg. with my third child. I have been taking Vicodin for
>the past year for severe back pain. I take 8- 10 tabs per day. I just
>found out that I am 9 weeks along. What are my chances for a healthy
>baby with this much use? I am also afraid of withdrawal as I have been
>consistently on them for so long? Please advise, my appt. is not until
>2/19/02
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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