Mariann
I am 12 weeks pregnant. I haven't been taking tramadol much at all, howver the last 3 days I have taken about 3 x per day. I have back pain and something was needed. Is there anyone who knows more about this issue, or has been thru this themselves? What was the outcome? Is there Birth defects involved?
Alla
There are no adequate and well controlled studies examining tramadol in pregnant women, therefore tramadol should not be used during pregnancy. Tramadol has been shown to be embryotoxic and fetotoxic in mice. The effect of tramadol, if any, on the later growth, development and functional maturation of the child is unknown.Seeing as you have been taking tramadol only in the last 3 days it cant be for sure that you have caused any damage but I would say its unlikely that you have caused any damage to your baby. However you need to STOP taking tramadol immediately and consult your doctor for alternative pain medication as soon as possible. Don't stress! I understand back pain, particularly during a pregnancy, you had to do some something to relieve the pain but because the effects of tramadol in pregnancy aren't known its safest not to use it and ask the doctor for something else. Good Luck :)
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