I am almost 28 wks pregnant and I have had a headache for 6 days now my doctor just gave me a prescription for Tylenol with codeine and I want to know if anyone has heard of any side effects for my unborn baby?
2006-11-30 08:18:10 · 7 answers · asked by Summer 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My doctor also prescribed a medicine that they said was fine for the baby a few weeks ago but when I got home with it the prescription said that it had been shown to cause harm in unborn babies.... so I wanted to know if anyone had heard anything bad about this medicine with pregnancy?
2006-11-30 08:27:34 · update #1
Hi, I feel bad for you with the headache. As for the tylenol 3 w codeine i was given it the last 3 months of my pregnancy for horrible back and abdominal pain. The only thing my doctor said was try not to take it all the time and if you go into labor DO NOT take it. It actually relaxes the baby. The only other thing my octor said was it can be addictive to you and the baby if you take it all the time. Hope the headaches go away.
2006-11-30 08:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can. Tylenol #3 has codine in it. I was prescribed that for pain after I had a miscarriage. I know you can take regular strength Tylenol. I was told to take only the regular and not the extra strength during the pregnancy.
2006-11-30 08:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by absolute_angel54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your Dr. prescribed it, I would think the know what the effects are and that it is okay. I had a friend recently that was prescribed imitrex in her 8th month for headaches and she feels safe. If you have questions or doubts, call your Dr or get a 2nd opinion. I also know that tylenol with codeine won't alleviate the long-term headache, just mask the pain because it is a narcotic.
2006-11-30 08:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by soberlunatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patients on barbiturate treatments or chronic alcoholics may be more susceptible to the toxicity of a paracetamol overdose.
Be avoided unless recommended by your doctor.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Alcohol may potentiate these effects, therefore it is recommended not to consume alcoholic beverages during treatment with Codeine.
In which the lack of concentration and skill may be dangerous.
And more than 100 mg.
Do not to exceed the recommended dose.
The ingestion of one dose of more than 6 gr.
Other morphine analgesics, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines: increase the risk of respiratory depression, this can be fatal in the case of an overdose.
Women should be aware that Codeine contains an ingredient, which may give a positive test result in a doping analysis control.
Is considered a paracetamol overdose.
It must not be administered to children of less than 15 years of age.
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2016-12-29 07:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pregnant and need a pain releiver that was stronger then regular tylenol and my ob said tylenol 3 was ok to take as long as you only took it when you needed it. Good luck !!
2006-11-30 08:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Tylenol w/ codeine is safe during pregnancy. Just take it only when seriously needed. If it wasn't safe your Dr. wouldn't have prescribed it. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
2006-11-30 08:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also 28 weeks... Doc said tylenol is fine... but was it your OBGYN that gave you the prescription? If so, then I wouldn't worry... if not then I would call him just to make sure...
Good Luck!!
2006-11-30 08:20:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any tylenol is perfectly safe in pregnancy
2006-11-30 08:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by brun!pinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be alright since you are out of your first trimester, since the Dr prescribed it, take it as prescribed when necessary.
2006-11-30 08:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor gave you prescription for it, then it must be okay
2006-11-30 08:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by GrnEyedBandita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋