Codeine whilst pregnant?

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MummyElk · 30/11/2009 05:01

in the hope that someone medical is up at this hour...
have had sinusitis - off to doctor in the morning to get sorted properly..
pain has gone to my ears and head, much worse than it's been all weekend. Paracetamol isn't even touching it. I do have some Paracodal? which is paracetamol and codeine together...it's worked for me in the past...
I'm 24 weeks pg. All the reading i can find is that it's PROBABLY ok at this point, considering i won't be taking it for long....anyone have any thoughts or experiences on this one?

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lizzie9442 · 30/11/2009 07:21

It will be fine to take. I had toothache really bad in my last pregnancy and the doctor told me to take this so it should be fine xx

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MummyElk · 30/11/2009 09:01

thanks Lizzie!

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MamaLazarou · 30/11/2009 09:09

I've been told to take co-codamol for my joint and pelvic pain, so I'm sure it's fine (am 32 wks). However, I would check with your doc or midwife first, just to be absolutely certain.

Hope you feel better soon! x

RuDiegetheRedNosedReinDiege · 30/11/2009 09:40

Also had sinusitus during my last pregnancy at 13 weeks and was told that co-codomaol fine to take. Hope you feel better soon x

Pineapplechunks · 30/11/2009 09:48

I was prescribed straight up codeine when I was pregnant so yep, all fine.

Hope you feel better soon.

wizbitwaffle · 30/11/2009 13:17

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RnB · 30/11/2009 15:04

yep, apparently problems are with regular and heavy use according to my MW... so fine to take

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MummyElk · 30/11/2009 16:29

hi all
thanks for responses, you're all spot on, i got a yes from my GP earlier today too (and a big fat prescription!) and it's DEFINITELY helping..
thanks for getting back to me

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