Methadone Detox While Pregnant?

Question by bullymommy25: Methadone Detox while pregnant?
My sister was prescribed methadone for severe sciatica and became pregnant. Her dose was 35 mgs when she got pregnant after birth control failure.She decided to keep the baby and slowly detox, and is now 16 weeks preg and down to 16 mgs. She has a few aches and pains but nothing serious at all, but is under stress. As this med is also for heroin addicts, she’s nervous about how people will treat her, plus really doesn’t have too many people to talk to. Has anyone out there detoxed from this medicine while pregnant?

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Answer by Kellyn25
I could be wrong but I’ve never heard of methadone being used for sciatica. That sounds very strange to me.
But I guess it can happen…….I mean if she has to be on it she has to be on it.
Its unfortunate when people have to rely on such powerful drugs to be free from pain. But living in pain is no quality of life.
It’s good she is lessening the dose, so people should appluad her for that, seeing as sciatica doesn’t just go away. It usually gets worst in pregnancy.

Answer by imamom
I had a friend who detoxed while being pregnant, her and the baby are fine and she is much better now that she is off of everything. Tell your sister not to worry as long as she has regular visits with her doctor she’ll be fine.

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