Which pain killers can I take when I'm pregnant? (Question for my friend)?
Does anyone know of any pain-killers that are safe to take when a woman is pregnant?
Does anyone know of any pain-killers that are safe to take when a woman is pregnant?
Anonymous
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Tylenol as long as the doctor approves it
reandsmom77
To my knowledge, Tylenol is the only OTC pain relieft that most OB's recommend. You're friend should talk to OB about the type of pain she is having. It is possible that he may be able to give her something stronger. I know my OB was able to prescribe something for my migraines (but not until I was in the 2nd trimester). He also prescribed Lortabs for my back - however, from what I've read on these they haven't been able to prove that there's no risk to the baby - it's more of a pro outweighting the con sort of thing, therefore, I haven't taken any of those.
Regardless, she NEEDS to discuss this with her OB before taking anything. Most things depend on where she is in the pregnancy and what's causing the pain. The last thing she wants to do it harm her baby.
I wish her luck.
Lilly
That is a question you need to ask your doctor, here is why, even when people have suggested Tylenol, it is only safe for some women, not everybody can take that. For instance, women with high risk pregnancies are not allowed to take any pain medication. After your doctor has gone through her blood and urine tests she can ask him what can be safe to take for her specific pregnancy. Plus, what kind of pain is she going through that she needs pain killers? If she is in pain she needs to see a doctor!
Anonymous
The only way someone can tell if a medication is safe during pregnancy is to take statistics to see if anything happens. I live in Australia, and am a registered nurse, and the only pain relief we recommend as "no side-effects or adverse events recorded" here is paracetamol - I assume you guys have that over there. Codiene (ie panadiene), has also been shown to have had no adverse reactions, but we generally only recommend that for fairly severe pain. If you are experiencing any pain, you should really see your GP or Dr for a check up.
Melissa t
The only "safe" thing you can take while pregnant for pain is Tylenol. And even if you do that be sure you ask your doctor fisrt just to make sure. Don't take ANYTHING without consulting your doctor first. But usually Tylenol is safe!