Is it ok to still take Tramadol when pregnant?
Question: Has anyone taken pain medication when pregnant? I have been on tramadol for 2 years now and Ive just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant. If I stop taking the meds I get extreme withdrawel symptoms. I can't go to my GP because he thinks I have come off them after treating me for the addiction. Does anyone know of any effects this might have on the baby? Im really worried.
Answers:
You'd better go see an OB/GYN and be honest with him. Better you admit you are addicted to the pain meds than go through the entire pregnancy and then have to deal with the consequences.
Tramadol (Ultram) is Pregnancy Category C drug which means during animal testing the drugs did negatively affect the fetus, however, testing has not been done on humans. So category C drugs aren't used unless they are medically necessary and another drug cannot be substituted.
Let your doctor know you want to have a healthy baby and you want to quit. Your doctor may be mad but he'll be a hell of a lot more mad later if you don't tell him. Do what you have to do. Most likely you will be weaned off the pills slowly and another drug may be given to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. You can do it.!
Questions like this should be asked to a doctor! Consult your GP and find out if this is harmfull or ok! I wouldnt go by strangers opinions when it comes to yours and your babies health! Make an appointment now!!
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