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How do u help a baby whoes been exposed to cocain and meth deal with tummy pains / withdrawls without using tylenol (acetaminophen) , advil or gripe water ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Baby needs med help: I am not a pediatrician but please get this baby care right away if exposed to cocaine/ methamphetamines. I don't know much about the situation - but if she was my child i would take her to the er.

Answered 5/19/2013

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Hospital based care: Newborns to such exposure are generally managed within the hospital setting for their withdrawal. In some cases it will take weeks. Once that period is passed & the child is home, they have the same problems as other infants although their ability to establish good sleep/wake patterns may be weak.Medication is seldom needed at that point.

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