Is this ok!? I am a recovering Heroin
addict. It wasn't always Heroin. I tapped
into everything else, literally. The
concern I am having is that I am on a drug
called subutex. I am worried about the
effects that this could have on my unborn
baby. Will the baby go through withdrawls?
Will the baby be healthy? Is the baby
growing normally in the womb? I am so
worried and have so many questions and
thoughts on this. I was originally on
suboxone but my Doctor asked me to switch
to Subutex because it was safer than the
Suboxone. I was also on xanax at the
begining as well but tapered off that once
I found out. Does anyone have ANY advice
on this? I see the specialist on the 20th
of Oct. I'm just PRAYING for a healthy
baby. Please help ease my mind
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rooted
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Posted: 10-03-08 03:29am
Be sure to inform your doctor that you
are pregnant when you visit the
specialist. You'll have to make a joint
decision about the relative benefits and
risks of the medication during your
pregnancy. Be aware, however, that
neonatal withdrawal has been reported in
the infants of women treated with SUBUTEX
during pregnancy. Furthermore:
# The safety of SUBUTEX during pregnancy
has not been established. It is not
recommended for use during pregnancy as it
may be harmful to the developing baby,
particularly in the third trimester, when
it may cause breathing problems or a
withdrawal syndrome in the baby after
birth.
# SUBUTEX passes into breast milk. It may
also inhibit the production of breast
milk. Mothers who need to take this
medicine should not breastfeed during
treatment.
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angel999
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Thanks :) Posted: 10-03-08 08:01am
Thanks for the reply. My doctor
definitely knows I am taking Subutex as
well as the specialist. I have been
slowly lowing my dose but very carefully.
I'm not suppost to quit cold turkey for
the fact that it can be very harmful to
the baby. As for breastfeeding, I won't
be able to. I hate to think that but it's
for whats best for the baby. Thanks
again!!!
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rooted
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Posted: 10-03-08 08:19am
You're welcome. I didn't know that
cold turkey was not advised. And
congratulations! Please let me know if
you're interested i support during your
recovery. Do you go to any 12 step
meetings?
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angel999
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Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 15 Location: Georgia,
Posted: 10-03-08 14:07pm
Yes I go but not as much as I should. I
know they say not to use being busy as an
excuse but I've been busy. Are you in
recovery?
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Posted: 10-03-08 15:30pm
Yep. 5 years. It sounds like you do have
a lot going on in your life...but I
encourage you to try to make a meeting
every day for a little while...and make it
your commitment. Detox from opiates are
difficult and you need the support. DO
you have a sponsor?
I didn't know that
cold turkey was not advised. And
congratulations! Please let me know if
you're interested i support during your
recovery. Do you go to any 12 step
meetings?