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Can Loratab Be Taken During Pregnancy?

can I take loratab while 34 weeks pregnant
iv been contracting for 2 weeks my cervix has dilated a two but not made any more progress in a week my Dr says I'm having preterm contractions . I am in pain and was wondering if I could take loratab to help me sleep and at least be comfortable ...I have had very little sleep the past 2 weeks
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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hi iam dr.nallammai

welcome to hcm

loratab contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone..which comes under cat c..so better u avoid tablet..it is usual to hv pain if u hv preterm contractions..u need nt worry..if ur cervix dilated to 2..then most probably u r in labour pain..so u wont get sleep..my advice is to get admitted..mostly u ll deliver within 4 days max..
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Can Loratab Be Taken During Pregnancy?

hi iam dr.nallammai welcome to hcm loratab contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone..which comes under cat c..so better u avoid tablet..it is usual to hv pain if u hv preterm contractions..u need nt worry..if ur cervix dilated to 2..then most probably u r in labour pain..so u wont get sleep..my advice is to get admitted..mostly u ll deliver within 4 days max..