No, I am not pregnant, but 2 of my friends are (actually many are, but I am worried about these 2). One has been taking (abusing ie:no medical need) hydro for 2 years, is pregnant and hasn't been able to stop. The other friend was given a script for back pain for short term use from a dr. and has taken this as permission to justify buying it online and taking it through out the pregnancy. Of course I am sure she left out the pregnancy part on the forms for her consults, or however she is getting them.

I had a friend go through rehab for hydro abuse during one of her pregnancies, and I know that hydro is in class "c" for pregnancy, but is only meant for short term use when absolutely necessary.

Now, I by no means, can do anything about what they are doing, but was wondering if anyone has any info on pregnancy and long term hydro usage, and any problems this may bring. Of course I know there can be definate problems when a baby is born and starts going through withdrawls, and the mother is tested and so on.

Any one in the medical field with any input??