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Can Medication For Spinal Fusion Cause Any Problem During Pregnancy?
I have been perscribed oxycodone for a back surgery (spinal fusion) that I had, I am pregnant and my family doctor and obgyn have told me its fine to continue taking the medication. I am now 5 months pregnant. I would like to know if there is risk as far as when the baby is born like withdrawal issues and if so how long before I give birth should I stop the medication?
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Oxycodone should be stopped at 34 weeks of gestation, so that the blood levels of the fetus normalize , and the baby do not have any withdrawal symptoms after birth.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
Oxycodone should be stopped at 34 weeks of gestation, so that the blood levels of the fetus normalize , and the baby do not have any withdrawal symptoms after birth.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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