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Can I take Opana ER if I'm pregnant?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
You should not take the pain medication Opana ER (oxymorphone) if you're pregnant. Animal studies suggest that the drug may harm a developing fetus. The fetus can also become physically dependent on the drug and experience potentially deadly withdrawal symptoms after birth. Opana ER is a narcotic medication used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain, such as that caused by cancer.

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