Author: JenW

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:17 pm

I’m so sorry the doctor you saw recently was such an asshole to you. That’s terrible and I’m sure its caused you anxiety. I’m also pregnant, and when i first found out about my pregnancy, I went to see my sub doctor the next day and was in tears because I was so worried about being pregnant on suboxone (my husband and I weren’t trying to get pregnant, but things happen!). In my case, my sub doctor was extremely reassuring and put me at ease by telling me about some of her other sub patients who gave birth to perfectly healthy babies while taking this medication. According to my doctor, the pregnant women she has treated had been taking higher doses of suboxone, anywhere from 8-24 mgs, and their babies were still fine after they were born. However, she did point out that regardless of the dose you take, there’s always a chance that your newborn could suffer from some withdrawal. Its impossible to determine whether or not this will happen, of course, but its something we as pregnant women need to be aware of.
One thing you do not want to do is go through terrible withdrawals while you’re pregnant, because this can put your baby at risk. Some women are able to taper off suboxone successfully while pregnant, without any acute withdrawal, and if this is something you want and are able to do, then that would be an option. But its unfortunate that the doctor you saw just flat out refused to treat you, after knowing that you are currently taking the medication… Was he thinking that you should just quit cold turkey right how? Its frustrating that he doesn’t realize that this isn’t at all good for you or your baby right now.
As another poster mentioned, I would try to find another doctor asap. I would call other practices and explain your situation until you find someone that will see and treat you. I’m not sure why you left your other doctor, but was he or she okay prescribing you the subutex while you were pregnant? There are others out there that should be willing to help you now. And to answer your question about taking subs after pregnancy, that would depend on your doctor. Some don’t ever prescribe subutex and will only prescribe suboxone (like my doctor – even though i’m pregnant, she didn’t switch me to subutex). Subutex is definitely more inexpensive, but not all docs will prescribe it. good luck. I’m sure you’ll be able to find another doctor who knows what’s best for you.