Getting Pregnant While Taking Suboxone
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can taking suboxone stop you from getting pregnant and how dangerous is it to get pregnant while taking suboxone?

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I am an addict and have been trying for the last 2 years to get on a suboxone program. The Dr.'s here all want me to go to rehab or try a methadone clinic. My boyfriend had a script of suboxone and shared with me until he was kicked off the program for not attending the group meetings regularly. So I recently discovered that I'm 6 weeks pregnant and I was wondering if I should tell my Dr that I have been taking suboxone or opiates or do I have to mention it's for withdrawal in order to be prescribed the subutex while pregnant? I have done lots of research and don't want to harm my baby in any way but I can't stop cold turkey because that could lead to miscarriage. I'm scared and would just like to know how to guarantee what I believe to be the healthiest way for my baby and me to go?

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You have to tell your Dr immediately and they should then put you on subutex during the pregnancy and then once you have the child or are done breastfeeding(if thats what you choose to do) they should put you back on the suboxone. Suboxone is not good to take during a pregnancy, but subutex is fine.

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Hello, Coley! How are you?

No, it has no contraceptive properties and does nothing that will prevent pregnancy.

If you get pregnant, while taking it, it is very important to inform your doctor immediately, because it is safer for pregnant women to take Subutex, instead of Suboxone which contains Naloxone.

The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic that is most commonly used to treat drug addiction, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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