norco during pregnacy

[jamie27]

HI EVERYBODY THIS PROBABLY SOUNDS CRAZY BUT IM 33 WEEKS PREGNET AND I BROKE MY BACK AND PELVIS IT HURTS SO BAD BECAUSE OF MY BIG BELLY MY DOC SAID TO TAKE 6 10/325 NORCOS EVERY 6  HOURS IVE BEEN TAKING THEM FOR YEARS BECAUSE OF MY BACK NOTHING ELSE WORKS FOR ME I TOOK 1 A DAY WITH MY PRIOR PREGNACY MY BABY HAD NO WITHDRAWLS AND WAS FINE BUT THAT WAS 1 A DAY,SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND TAKE ONE BUT ONLY SOMETIMES I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS,I WAS TOLD IF YOU SLOW DOWN LIKE 2 WEEKS BEFOR BIRTH THEN IT WILL BE OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM I REALLY DONT KNOW PLEASE HELP

[bella888215]

please contact me in regards to taper off and quiting norco during pregnancy. when should i start? how do u taper? will it hurt the baby? im desperate. please help me.

[40smama]

I would consult your dr or pharmacist about the issue of withdrawal.  I too am on chronic pain medicine & my baby went through some withdrawal stuff after delivery.  His pediatrician handled the process very well & the baby got through it w/minimum discomfort.  I'm sorry you're in such pain.  Be prepared:  probably your baby's physically dependent on Norco as well as you.  It's going to be hard to slow down taking Norco two weeks prior delivery especially in light of that you're probably be in more pain due to carrying a much larger baby.  You should only stop taking this med under the supervision of your dr - consult your dr even if it's just to wean off it a little.  There could be some repercussions that you need to know about.  Good luck on your impending deliver and congrats on your baby.