Question about quitting percocet while pregnant

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Now before I start, let me just say that I know its wrong, its selfish and I should have, or perhaps still need to come clean with my OB. Here's the thing-I am 27 weeks pregnant. Before I was pregnant I had gotten myself into a bad percocet habit, that I realized was an addiction when I attempted to quit them. Throughout my pregnancy I have continued taking them. Most days I would take no more than 20 mg, some days as little as 7.5 mg. But most days I have been taking something. I know its bad for the baby to quit cold turkey so I attempted to wean myself right away, but as soon as I'd get down to 5 or so mg a day, I'd take a little bit more the next day. I know, ridiculously selfish. I hate myself for this. So now I am done. I am on day 2 of taking nothing. My withdrawals were not so bad--definitely not like they used to be when I took 30mg every day. The only withdraw symptoms I felt were restlessness. I could not fall asleep last night for anything, my body just refused to let me. I could not stop moving my legs and arms and just basically tossed and turned all night until I finally fell asleep for only a couple hours. Today I just mostly feel sleep deprived, but other than that I feel fine. I am confident that I can be done with these now. I am hoping that last night was the worst of it and it will get easier from here out but I dont know. Im wondering if my stopping like that when I was taking the amounts that I'd been taking will really stress out the baby. I know quitting cold turkey when pregnant can harm the baby, but I am hoping since my withdraws were so minimal, that the baby's were too. I do not plan on touching those damn things again, so I was wondering if anyone else has quit like that.

Hazeybaby · Answer

I am kind of in the same boat .. Only I am newly pregnant and was planning on quiting I moved away ran out yesterday and all .. I also was confirmed pregnant yesterday though so I am beyond scared .. The withdrawal is bad .. I was doing 30s multiples daily for about 6 to 8 month and I really don't know what the best course of action is Indont want an addicted baby but I want my baby I am so scared I'm going to nonwillingly terminate through withdrawal .. Everything I'm reading is so scary

Jess2e · Answer

hello, i was just wondering how the labor ended up for u...i have been taking  7.5/day percoset since 4 months pregnant for multiple disc herniations and spinal stenosis. I have been trying to cut down recently and the pain is sooo bad i dont know if i will be able to come completely off them but i am scared of how this dose will effect my baby if any. My doc does not seemed too concerned but i want to know from someone who actually went through it. I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and any info would be greatly appreciated. Tx

megz98 · Answer

i am 38 weeks preggo, and since i was 3 months my doc has had me on percocet i was off for about a month almost 2 and now i am back on them FROM THE DOC i am guessing everything will be okay but i am scared too

Kalli36 · Answer

I am 24 weeks pregnant and am batteling with the exact same thing! I developed a perocet addiction and it got WAY out of hand! I have kept it a secret from everybody because i was to embarased that i continued use while pregnant! my doctor perscribed me a low dose for back pain so even tho i took way more then perscribed i convinced myself it was okay since they came from the doctor to begin with. i tried to 2 quit cold turkey over the past 2 days and have had non stop dirreah, shaking, leg pains, cant sleep so irritable and nausea! i just took 3 today to stop all the pain as im terrified if its doing this to me what it must be doing to my baby! i cant believe im in this mess and dont know what to do! Will it harm my baby for me to quit cold turkey because if it doesnt i will endure the pain! Im also scared if  tell my doctor she will take away my baby i dont know what to do>?...

needinghelpinmi · Answer

talk to your dr!!!  They can do stress tests on the baby, take precautions and help you find aftercare, which is what you will need.  Especially with the stress a baby can put on your life.  Don't beat yourself up...walk into that office, head held high, knowing you will do the right thing from this day forward.  Today is the first day of the rest of your life.  You can do this.  Your baby needs this.

avisg · Answer

I know its scary but you know what all of the moms to be that have told there doctors always came back feeling soo much better like a weight had been lifted from there shoulders. So far we have not had any mom to be come back with a negative experience when they told there doctor .Plz let us know what happens

mom24amzinkidz · Answer

im super embarrested ..i go in the morning to dr...just scared to ask what to do.....or what could happen...

avisg · Answer

MOM ,
tell you doctor he will work with you these are questions you need to ask him .They will work with you .If you are open with them its when the mother doesnt tell the doctor and the baby is born  in WD  that they call CPS....CPS doesnt want to take kids away  there mothers .They will do whet ever they can to prevent that but remeber they are just looking out for the best interest of the baby .Just talk to your doctor dont put it off anymore ...It the best thing for the baby and I am sure you want what is best for you baby

mom24amzinkidz · Answer

I know this post is a few weeks old...i found it trying to find my own answers. I too am pregnant and took pain meds. what happens if you tell your dr. wont he say why didint you tell me earlier and wont he tell someone...can they??? just wondering? ive got alot of questions myself and need someone to talk too also.....im 33 weeks along and nervous myself....thanks to anyone who can respond...im posting on a friedns computer and own profile, not sure how all this works.....sorry ....and how does the systme work when the baby is born? even if you quit befor ehes born they can still test poop? will they take baby even if youve quit? and if you try to quit wont it cause pretrem labor at this point?

livelife4them · Answer

amount of sub I am on? What is that? What do you mean? I'm not on anything now. I haven't taken anything in 5 days.

avisg · Answer

HUN, you have to tell your obgyn before the baby comes on the amount of sub you are on
They have to know !!!!! Tell them know do not wait until you go into labor OK ..plz plz pplz tell them if you tell them before the baby is born they will be prepared if you do it after there could be some negative consequences

dominosarah · Answer

You can still talk to her and tell her what you did.  You will feel better when you do.  Secrets like this keep us down.  Glad to hear the little one is moving around.  Just focus on your recovery now so when this baby is born you will be well on your way.  Tell your doctor........she will appreciate your honesty.         sara

livelife4them · Answer

can anyone else talk to me about this? i am just wondering if anyone else has quit like this. Im trying not to worry too much since the baby's been moving normally like she always has. I just cant help but worry about the way i did it...but i felt like it was the only way. I'm really regretting not coming clean with my doctor from the get go. I could have gotten the proper help i needed to quit, but i was stupid and naieve. Now Im terrified to say anything to her. i feel like such a liar...well, cuz i am.

livelife4them · Answer

thank you both for your responses. 

avisg, afterwards, I dont plan on going back to them. I want those things out of my life for good! I definitely want to look into some type of recovery care...im just not sure where to look. I've been saying for the longest time that i wish i could go to some type of drug counseling, because not taking them is just the beginning...i need help with the recovery process and staying sober. im sick of this cycle. i wanna be normal again.

avisg · Answer

YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR OBGYN REGARDLESS that is what is in the best interest of your baby and really that is what its all about the best interest of your baby. It sounds like it should be fine,You were on low doses ....My concern is what happens after you have the baby are you going to go back to taking them ? It sounds maybe you should look into some type of recovery care to help you stay off the meds because once the baby comes and there are nights with no sleep and stress the pills are going to look really good.It will be ok your baby will be ok ,but do tell the doctor about your use just in case then they are prepared for any problems (there should not be any but just in case)....

kelkel55 · Answer

I quit taking lortab when I was pregnant. I was taking 5 mg once a day. I didn't have any withdrawals. My baby is now 7 months and he is absolutely fine, no problems with preg. labor, delivery, or newborn up to now. My ob/gyn knew I was taking them for medical reasons, and he prescribed them. I quit at 30 weeks, and had to begin taking them again at 38 weeks. I was told they were safe to take during pregnancy, after the first trimester. They are only supposed to harm the baby during the organ formation. However, my ob/gyn said if I quit cold turkey it would place stress on the baby, but cold turkey was better then continuing to take them past 35 weeks and delivering an addicted baby. If you start taking them again you need to inform your ob/gyn. They test the baby's stool right after delivery for any controlled substances. If they find any, and it's not in your chart that your taking them social services will be called to talk to you. Plus, they will want to take precautions in case your delivery, or baby has complications. But I know how you feel, I used to worry so much that I was harming my baby. I used to closely watch my body, contractions, baby movement. Everything! I felt guilty that I needed them, but could potentially harm my baby. I used to spend hours online researching preg. and narcotics, and addicted babies, and complications..and...and...and. I hope you have healthy baby, and don't worry about the past use, only worry about staying healthy for the remainder of your preg.