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A member asked:

I take one hydrocodone a day, and i'm 22 weeks pregnant. can i stop cold turkey with hurting my baby?

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Dr. Denise Lochner answered

Yes: Now is a great time to stop.

Dr Saponaro agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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