A member asked:

I am pregnant and havent went to the bathroom in almost 2 weeks, well its barely been enough when i did go next to nothing. i am also on methadone. what can i do to help with my constipation? i am also ten weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Methadone in pregnan: Let Wise Woman within you ask: • Reasons for taking Methadone • Duration and Dose • Stresses in your life causing Anxiety and Depression • Use of Alcohol or other drugs Methadone can cause constipation. Taking it during pregnancy can result in physical dependence in the newborn and risk of complications -neonatal abstinence syndrome Please see your Gynecologist and Psychiatrist immediately.

Answered 11/8/2020

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