Does Anyone Know What Birth Defects Methadone Cause?
Question by anna: Does anyone know what birth defects methadone cause?
I am currently at 5Mg’s and am getting very conflicting information. I will soon be enrolling in a methadone clinic but I want information before I start so I am informed, I don’t want them to keep me on it just to make money. I am currently 3 months pregnant.
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Answer by Charlson J
you start growing bumps
Answer by Mary
http://www.dare.uk.com/Pages/Static/Methadone.aspx
There’s no evidence that opiates cause birth defects, although they may possibly increase the risk of miscarriage and still births and opiate users may give birth to smaller babies.
It’s not a good idea to stop using opiates suddenly if you’re pregnant as this can cause premature labour and miscarriage.
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