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Vicodin use in pregnancy

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Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:15:40 -0600 (CST)

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I am 29 weeks along. Due to ongoing pain r/t the presence of numerous kidney stones, I have had to take either 2-4 Vicodin (5 mg) or 2-4 Percocet (5 mg)tablets daily since the beginning of December. I have been hospitalized 2 times, once in December and again last week for IV fluids r/t dehydration and IV Dilaudid for pain control. Because the kidney is not completely obstructed and I have been passing some "gravel," and pieces of stones, my urologist doesn't see the need for a stent at this time. The opinions of my OB, urologist, and even a NICU doc brought in to talk to me are just drink a ton of water, take the meds, and worry about the consequences later. I am very concerned as I fear that the baby and I may have developed a tolerance to the meds since I've taken them for so long. Everyone talks about possible addiction in the baby at birth, but what would happen if the meds were D/C prior to birth? Could the baby be in trouble in utero? How long does it take for these meds to get out of mine and the baby's systems? Should I try to taper what I'm taking "in between" episodes of renal colic or just stop completely? I really do try to take the meds as sparingly as I can, but I usually end up taking at least 2 tablets daily when I can't take the pain anymore. I read somewhere that completely discontinuing these medications suddenly could cause seizures and/or brain hemorrhages in the baby so I'm terrified,yet desperate for pain relief. Your opinion and any info. you can provide is most appreciated.

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