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Will Hydrocodone Cause Problems In Pregnancy?

i just found out I m pregnant about a week and half ago. I am currently on a lot of different medications due to my lupus and RA. I ve stopped all my medicateons except my pain meds which is Hydrocodone. i take a 10/325 every 4 to 6 hours. is it ok to still take it while being pregnant? am i harming my baby?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Any drug taken during pregnancy could cause a risk for the developing fetus.
Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.
The drug under FDA pregnancy category is 'C', which means the drug should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Kindly consult your doctor for a change of medication accordingly as it carries a certain amount of risk when used in pregnancy.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Will Hydrocodone Cause Problems In Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Any drug taken during pregnancy could cause a risk for the developing fetus. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. The drug under FDA pregnancy category is C , which means the drug should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. Kindly consult your doctor for a change of medication accordingly as it carries a certain amount of risk when used in pregnancy. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.