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In what cases would a doctor prescribe a pregnant woman methadone?

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Heroin addiction: If she had a dependence on prescription opiates like oxycodone or roxycodone, or street heroin, for detox or opioid maintenance to not risk miscarriage.

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Dr. Elizabeth Howell answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Opioid addiction: Methadone is the treatment of choice for pregnant women who have a history of opioid (heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, other pain pills) addiction. Methadone is well-studied in pregnant women, and is safe for a pregnant woman and her fetus.

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