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Re: Taking Fioricet with Codeine Capsules while pregnant

From: samir fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 17:16:30 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 16 Dec 2002, Laurie wrote: >
>I am currently 11 weeks pregnant and have been fighting horrible headaches
>for the past few months. My doctor gave me Fioricet with Codeine to take.
>Can you tell me what the risks are to my baby?
>
>My doctor said that everthing in moderation is okay. How much is too much?
>What exactly is the limit for moderation? I do not want to cause any harm
>to my child.
>
>Thanks for any help you can provide!

with regard to codeine it has no harmful effects at this stage, it might cause addiction and affect the baby respiration after delivery with withdrawal symptoms in addicted people. I am not aware of the generic name of Fiorice.

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