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I'm 33 weeks pregnant. my dr recently gave me hydrocodone for kidney pain. it subsided & has returned can i take some of the meds i have left over now?

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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Sporadic use of narcotics is fine. However chronic use of narcotics can create withdrawal symptoms on the newborn.

Answered 12/1/2013

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