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Can Hydrocodone Affect Fetal Development During Pregnancy?
Posted on
Sat, 6 May 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 5 May 2017
Answered on
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Question : 34 weeks pregnant quite hydrocodone today. I took it for 3 months 1 pill a day. Will baby be born addicted or will the baby be ok
Brief Answer:
Not likely to be addicted
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Most likely, the baby will not be affected or addicted. Your habits generally don't transmit to children. Hence don't worry about it.
Your baby should be fine.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards
Not likely to be addicted
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Most likely, the baby will not be affected or addicted. Your habits generally don't transmit to children. Hence don't worry about it.
Your baby should be fine.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Ok so then he wont have withdrawl when born. I have read that moms taking opiates while pregnant can cause the baby to have withdrawl when born.
Brief Answer:
No, not likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No. Your baby should not have withdrawal symptoms.
Regards
No, not likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No. Your baby should not have withdrawal symptoms.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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