I had a car accident about 2yrs befor I got pregnant and suffered from a broke back and broke neck, the doctors prescribed me loratab 10 and I ahve been taking thme every since, I am 35 weeks pregnant and still take them because of the severe pain I go through i am up to to taking at least 5 a day, I am afraid this will hurt the baby and I want to stop cold turkey but everytime I do I have this fear that it will hurt my baby if I just stop cold turkey. Please I need some advive.
I know some of you won't understand so i don't need any smart *** remarks. Please help!!
2006-08-21 03:27:59 · 29 answers · asked by Rena W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
U need 2 find a replacement 4 these pain-killers.
Pain-killers could harm UR baby.
Try a Tens machine, ask UR health provider 4 details.
Massage, acupuncture may help also.
U have a computer, check out pain-relief without Drugs.
I can't place a link right now.
How on earth did U manage 2 have sex, being so incapacitated?
Sorry, that's none of my business.
2006-08-21 03:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it really might hurt the baby. I don't want to say that it probably will but it might have already. Talk to your doctor. It's dangerous for your little one.
I am sorry for your pain but I don't know what to say about what you should do. That is aweful. I would probably not take the medicine. It sounds like you are addicted too.
If the pain is not helped by 2 and then you take 3 and then you have pain still and you up your dosage, that means addiction. You really really have got to go to the doctor.
Best of luck and I hope you and your baby are wonderfully healthy after this. Will pray for you.
2006-08-21 10:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would probably be safer not to take loratab while pregnant, it could hurt the baby. But stopping cold turkey could also hurt the baby, maybe you should ease off of it, but I'm no doctor so you may wanna ask your doctor for advice. Best Wishes! :)
2006-08-21 10:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by slushie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to your OB about this? I don't know how dangerous this medication is for your child, but your OB can help you figure out what to do, in terms of whether its OK or if you need to change medication or dosage. Please call your doctor today, because if the medicine might be hurting the baby, your doctor and you should know this before you deliver so that you can get your baby the best possible help, if needed.
2006-08-21 10:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by tarheel mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't stop cold turkey things can be pretty unpleasant. My mom took pain medication for a while and they had to ween her off of it. Her doctor gave her a plan like so many this week then next week cut down and so on. I'd really check with your OB or your pain management doctor about safely stopping this medication if you are concerned.
2006-08-21 10:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Nikky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take medication too for my back chonic pain but when I got pregnant I had to stop because I din't want to take any risks of hurting my baby I wanted her healthy. doing it cold turkey is not a good idea try taking less everyday then your body will get used to it you will be in pain but if you don't want to take any risks. I hope this helps
2006-08-21 10:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by connieandmatt8485 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lortab is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
drugs.com-is where i got that always ask your doctor first
2006-08-21 10:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by _mommyof2_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you discussed this situation with your ob/gyn doc? What does he think? If your doc already knows about the medication and doesn't think you should stop or take an alternative med, then I think you and the baby should be fine.
You could contact a pain management doc and get his opinion.
Good Luck to you.
2006-08-21 10:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by geminigirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life treats some people really hard, you are taking those pills because you are suffering, just try to take as fewer as possible so that the baby wont have to suffer from this medicine at least until you have delivered (GET WELL SOON).
2006-08-21 10:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Adrian C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your OB doctor. You are 35 weeks and there is a chance you may have done damage already to your baby because you are not suppose to take anything unless your OB doctor says it is OK.
2006-08-21 10:37:15 · answer #10 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋