A member asked:

I am pregnant and i am dependent on opiates. my physician had me on oxycodone for months. is "suboxone" the best way to detox while pregnant?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Suboxone: High doses of oxycodone is bad. Using opioids during pregnancy is bad. Subutex would be the best option not Suboxone.

Answered 3/10/2015

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No: it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Methadone will be the treatment of choice.

Answered 3/12/2015

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