Co Codamol (sp?)
Hi all
has anyone taken co codamol since being pregnant?
Am suffering with my back and hips and the physio is on leave so spoke to people at antenatal day unit they said to get some co codamol for the pain to see if this helps then see physio asap.
I am wary of taking paracetomol let alone co codamol as have had 2 m/c's in the past
Thanks
Cazz
25 + 2
has anyone taken co codamol since being pregnant?
Am suffering with my back and hips and the physio is on leave so spoke to people at antenatal day unit they said to get some co codamol for the pain to see if this helps then see physio asap.
I am wary of taking paracetomol let alone co codamol as have had 2 m/c's in the past
Thanks
Cazz
25 + 2
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Co-codamol contains paracetamol and codeine. Paracetamol is safe to take in pregnancy and is the painkiller usually recommended. Codeine is what is known as an opioid analgesic (related to morphine) and is not considered safe to use in pregnancy. The risks associated with the use of codeine also apply mainly to the last three months. Codeine is not associated with congenital abnormalities, and co-codamol is very unlikely to have harmful effects when used in the first months of pregnancy.
thanks for the replies i am seeing my doctor for my 4 weekly check tomorrow so i will ask him what he thinks like i said i am wary of taking anything even paracetomol.
Thanks again
Cazz
25 + 2
It can be extracted from opium, most is synthised these days, so don't need to worry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codeine
They do space you out a bit and make you a bit tired, but you get used to them - all I'm doing is lying/sitting around anyway - can't do anything else!!
I've been taking fybrogel twice a day to try and prevent the constipation, which is helping too - as the codiene is bad for that.
I'm like you and didn't want to take anything but boy do I notice if I don't take my painkillers - can hardly walk and it feels like a few steps is a marathon and agony.
Hope it all helps hon
Jac
32 wks
xx
hope this helps xx