I am 15 weeks pregnant and a dr. who I ussually don't see prescribed me tylenol with codine for brocitis (Not spelled right). To me it does not seem safe for the baby for me to take it. Has anyone else been prescribed tylenol with codine while pregnant.
2006-12-20 09:28:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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I probably wouldn't take it if I was pregnant. I hope you feel better soon and get over your bronchitis? I would just take Tylenol probably.
Tylenol with Codeine
Why is Tylenol with Codeine prescribed?
Tylenol with Codeine, a narcotic analgesic, is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It contains two drugs--acetaminophen and codeine. Acetaminophen, an antipyretic (fever-reducing) analgesic, is used to reduce pain and fever. Codeine, a narcotic analgesic, is used to treat pain that is moderate to severe.
People who are allergic to aspirin can take Tylenol with Codeine.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
It is not known if Tylenol with Codeine could injure a baby, or if it could affect a woman's reproductive capacity. Using any medication that contains a narcotic during pregnancy may cause babies to be born with a physical addiction to the narcotic. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should not take Tylenol with Codeine unless the potential benefits clearly outweigh the possible dangers. As with other narcotic painkillers, taking Tylenol with Codeine shortly before delivery (especially at higher dosages) may cause some degree of breathing difficulty in the mother and newborn.
Some studies (but not all) have reported that codeine appears in breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Therefore, nursing mothers should use Tylenol with Codeine only if the potential gains are greater than the potential hazards.
Special warnings about Tylenol with Codeine
You should take Tylenol with Codeine cautiously and only according to your doctor's instructions, as you would take any medication containing a narcotic. Make sure your doctor is aware of any problems you have had with drug or alcohol addiction.
Tylenol with Codeine tablets contain a sulfite that may cause allergic reactions in some people. These reactions may include shock and severe, possibly life-threatening, asthma attacks. People with asthma are more likely to be sensitive to sulfites.
If you have experienced a head injury, consult your doctor before taking Tylenol with Codeine.
If you have stomach problems, such as an ulcer, check with your doctor before taking Tylenol with Codeine. Tylenol with Codeine may obscure the symptoms of stomach problems, making them difficult to diagnose and treat.
If you have ever had liver, kidney, thyroid, or adrenal disease, difficulty urinating, or an enlarged prostate, consult your doctor before taking Tylenol with Codeine.
If you generally drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day, check with your doctor before using Tylenol with Codeine and other acetaminophen-containing products, and never take more than the recommended dosage. There is a possibility of damage to the liver when large amounts of alcohol and acetaminophen are combined.
This drug may cause drowsiness and impair your ability to drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery. Do not participate in any activities that require full attention when using Tylenol with Codeine until you are sure of its effect on you.
2006-12-20 09:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i was in the hospital at 33 weeks, the doctors gave me Tylenol #3's for pain so i think it is safe because i was at a very top rated university hospital.
Good luck and Congrats
2006-12-20 09:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know it's not safe to take codeine I would take just the plain Tylenol.
2006-12-20 09:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your pharmacist. I find that asking them questions related to pharmacuticals provides better answers than asking a doctor. They'll tell you if the drug should or shouldn't be taken while pregnant. From there, contact your doctor.
2006-12-20 09:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by moonmarquette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what they gave me in the hospital after I had my baby and I was breast feeding for the uterine cramping. I don't think they would give it to a mother that is breast feeding if it was bad for the baby.
2006-12-20 18:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by shannonmangan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that opiates are very safe for your child, they have teratogenic effects and the baby is still vulnerable. Give those pills to me and I will "dispose" of them.
2006-12-21 01:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by malingenie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No find another doctor codine is a narcotic=Drugs!!! you and the baby dont need that honey you be safe!!!!
2006-12-20 12:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by iesha l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it was given to me by my obgyn. They said it is safe to take, but to only take it when absolutely necessary. If you have concerns about taking it, then talk to you obgyn.
2006-12-20 09:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't but you can always go to a diff. doc. and get their opinion on it...especially if you go to the doc you usually see...and see what he recomends
2006-12-20 09:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by ebabygurlmlove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋