Can you take Butrans/buprenorphine while pregnant?
Butransis a transdermal patch containing the generic prescription drug buprenorphine. It’s applied to the skin and delivers opioid medication in order to alter the way that the central nervous system perceives and feels pain.Butransis used to treat patients who are suffering from severe, ongoing pain.
TheButranspatch can also be used during the opioid detoxification process andwithdrawalfrom heroin and other opioids.If you feel that you need to useButransfor this purpose, talk to your doctor.
Clinical studies have not been conducted on pregnant mothers to show the effects of taking Butrans while pregnant. Animal studies have been done and show an increased risk of stillbirths and reduced growth of offspring, so it’s best not to take Butrans while you are pregnant.
As with most prescription medications,Butranshas a possibility ofside effects, some of which are common and others are serious.
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Some common side effects ofButransare nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, or headache. SinceButransis a transdermal patch, you may experience irritation, itching, or redness where it’s applied on the skin.
There’s a chance of more serious side effects fromButrans, such as:
- Slow heart rate
- Weak or shallow breathing
- Deep sighs
- Snoring that is new for you or unusual
- Confusion
- Severe dizziness
- Feeling like you might pass out
- Blisters
- Swelling
- Severe irritation at the patch site
- Seizure (convulsions)
If you experience any side effects, call your doctor right away as some of these may be serious. You can decide together ifButransis the right medication and delivery system for you.
Will taking Butrans/buprenorphine cause birth defects?
When evaluating a medication’s safety for pregnant women, the FDA rates each medicine on a scale of A, B, C, D, or X. Butrans has been listed as C on the safety scale for pregnant women, which means there are possible risks to the baby. If the benefits of taking Butrans for the mother outweigh the potential risks to the baby, doctors may consider prescribing it.
Case studies haven’t shown any correlation between taking Butrans while pregnant and birth defects, but the data is limited. Remember anything you take while you’re pregnant is being shared with the fetus, so the best practice is to avoid medications when possible.
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