Tapering Off Subutex While Pregnant (Page 4)

My wife is pregnant and I just found out she has been taking Subutex for several months.

To make matters worse she's been trying to taper off this drug under the advise of someone she met at other forums. She hasn't let the doctor know she's been taking this drug and this guy has her convinced he can taper her off without harming the baby. I'm besides myself and trying to get her to at least let the doctor monitor her progress on a regular basis while she gets off this stuff.

Is this really safe for her to be doing or am I right in thinking she's lost her mind trusting this person?

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I know this is EXTREMELY late, but just in case anyone else reads this and has a similar problem. Subutex is preferable to Methodone in pregnancy, BUT they are both fine for the baby and preferable to street drugsEVERY STATE HAS A PROGRAM FRO PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE METHODONE CLINIC. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GO TO THE METHODONE CLINIC DAILY FOR *FREE* IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY. IT IS $10 A DAY HERE IN MY STATE, BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY, THEY WILL TACK THE $10 (OR WHATEVER IT IS) ONTO YOUR BILL, TO BE PAID IN PAYMENTS AFTER YOUR BABY'S BIRTH. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFO THAT SHOULD BE MORE WIDESPREAD KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADDICTS.

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Every state has a Methodone program/clinic. If you are pregnant, they can't turn you away. They will charge you around $10 a day, BUT if you don't have the money, they will tack it onto your bill. This bill is to be paid AFTER you have your baby or they will discharge you if you don't stick to the payment plan. I know someone who went to the clinic and just left after the baby was born and tapered herself off after the baby was born. She left owing them money with no repercussions. I'm not saying you should do this, but obviously if there are no other options, this is one.
Subutex is preferable (only bc the infant withdrawals aren't as intense from what my dr has told me,) but very expensive and only some insurances will pay for it. Go to your doctor and change your insurance to Passport and search for a Sub dr that accepts Passport.

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Re: ConcernedDad (# 3)

Is this guys name robert_325??? Jwjw

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