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Can Zubsolv Taken During Pregnancy Cause Fetal Harm?

Hello my name is Rachael I just found out that I am pregnant about 2-3 weeks according to pregnancy test, I have a huge concern because I am currently on the medication zubsolv which is a new form of suboxone I cannot reach my doctor and I m so worried about harm it may cause my unborn baby
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Hello Rachael,

Welcome To Health Magic Care. I understand your concern.

First of all I want to congratulate you for your pregnancy. Secondly, regarding your question I would like to say that Zubsolv belongs to the drugs which are classified under pregnancy category C. It means that risk is not ruled out: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Zubsolv should be used in pregnancy only if the possible benefits obtained from taking the drug, outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
My recommendation, at this point, would be to try to reach your prescribing doctor and discuss the benefit/ risks for you and your baby. Not knowing your actual condition, I couldn't suggest you to quit the drug.
Apart that, Zubsolv shouldn't be stopped taking suddenly, because you may experience withdrawal symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing, nausea, vomiting, shivering etc.



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Can Zubsolv Taken During Pregnancy Cause Fetal Harm?

Hello Rachael, Welcome To Health Magic Care. I understand your concern. First of all I want to congratulate you for your pregnancy. Secondly, regarding your question I would like to say that Zubsolv belongs to the drugs which are classified under pregnancy category C. It means that risk is not ruled out: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. Zubsolv should be used in pregnancy only if the possible benefits obtained from taking the drug, outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby. My recommendation, at this point, would be to try to reach your prescribing doctor and discuss the benefit/ risks for you and your baby. Not knowing your actual condition, I couldn t suggest you to quit the drug. Apart that, Zubsolv shouldn t be stopped taking suddenly, because you may experience withdrawal symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing, nausea, vomiting, shivering etc. Hoping I answered to your question. If you have further concerns, feel free to ask again.