Is it safe to take tramadol if you are pregnant?

Answer 1

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There are no human birth defects reported in any Tramadol study. There is, however, a recommendation that Tramadol is not used in the early stages of pregnancy because of the indeterminate toxicity level presented to the fetus. Moreover, the use of Tramadol during breastfeeding is not recommended because the amount of the drug which is present in the milk may exceed safe levels. A sample report is at the link below:

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Tramadol Orally Disintegrating Tablet has been shown to cause harm to the fetus in animal tests and has been designated a Pregnancy cat C drug by the FDA. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tramadol Orally Disintegrating Tablets while you are pregnant. The full transcript of this statement, including the report of a newborn baby going through withdrawal from this opiate, is at the related link below.

Additional Information

A Cat C Pregnancy drug is defined by the FDA as follows: Cat C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Answer 2

My OB took me off of it immediately when I became pregnant. I was taking it for migraines and he said that it's not a good idea to take that while pregnant b/c he's seen a case where his patient had a birth defect from taking it. Granted, she was addicted he said, but it was bad enough for him to never prescribe it again. Ask your doctor what a good alternative it.

Answer 3

Taking Tramadol while pregnant is not safe, it can be very harmful to your unborn child. Tramadol is a narcotic like drug, and be become addictive. Even after having a child, taking tramadol while breast feeding can dangerously harm the child, talk with your doctor first about taking any form of medication while pregnant.

Answer 4

noabsolutely not it could cause brain defects or seizers in the infant

Answer 5

dan a pregnant woman take tramadols