suboxone

[brazenkayzen]

IM 10 weeks and 4days along, I'm on 4mg suboxone films and have to take it through my while pregnancy, unfortunately. I've never had a problem taking it before I got pregnant. Even though the taste is unpleasant. But. Since I got pregnant I cannot even smell it without puking. What I usually do is let a mint sit in top of my tounge while it is dissolving under my tounge but, I can't even do this without puking, every time and I'm waisting my films. Any suggestions and ideas? I literally cannot handle these anymore from being pregnant. HELP!!

[mheadey]

Yea, I would have to agree with first lady's response. Youbdo not have to take subs if you choose not to. I am perplexed as to how doctors can give any pregnant woman those. They are so toxic and strong
It cannot he good for baby. They are 30 times strstronger than morphine, howcome you could never take a morphine during pregnancy hut they are giving you subs. I believe anyone with right mind set can get off. Good luck

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

I do not have any advice for you in regards to the taste of suboxone, but it does come in pill form I believe, so you can talk to you your prescribing physician about this problem. As to being on the Suboxone throughout your pregnancy, you do not have to be, if you choose not to.
It would be best for both you and the baby to be gently tapered off of Suboxone while you are still pregnant, so that you are both drug free by the time of the delivery and your baby will not need to go through any withdrawals at all.  Even though babies have been safely delivered to mothers taking Suboxone and nursed by those mothers while on Suboxone, I still strongly believe, that it would be better for both of you to be drug free at the time of delivery.  You need to get your OB or midwife involved in this process form the very beginning, so that the fetal development can be closely monitored during your gentle taper. Please make sure you have a health provider you can be honest and open with, if not find another one.
I understand that you may have some discomfort while tapering the Suboxone, I you do have to do it gently. The last taper should be titrated slowly, down to 0.5mg/day, then 0.25mg and if you are still uncomfortable stopping there, half of that.  Baby will be just fine as you gently withdraw, even if you are somewhat uncomfortable.
It is possible to have a baby while on Suboxone, but  is a likelihood that baby may experience withdrawals, especially if you do not breastfeed.  
Withdrawals from Suboxone are very unpleasant and may keep the baby in the NICU and away from your loving arms for many days.
I suggest that you read my blog on pregnancy and addiction that talks more about it. Click on my name in blue and than "blogs".  
Good luck to you and, again, make sure you discuss all of this with your OB. They must be in the loop on all your medical care. Good luck to both of you.