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I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have just been diagnosed with trigeminal-neuralgia. i am in severe pain. my gp prescribed ultracet (2 tabs 3 times per day), which has been helping.... is it safe to take while pregnant?

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Dr. Navita Modi answered

Ok : Sometimes benefit outweigh the risks ,your doc is avoiding narcotics ,so far this medication is ok when you have no choice

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and have just been diagnosed with trigeminal-neuralgia. i am in severe pain. my gp prescribed ultracet (2 tabs 3 times per day), which has been helping.... is it safe to take while pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Navita Modi answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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