Procardia users

L's mommy

I just got back from my doctor's appt (36 week) and am being allowed to decide when to stop taking my procardia.  I can either quit on Friday or I can wait until 37 weeks.  I really don't think that I will go into labor since the contractions have not made me progress much.  I am most likely going to wait until closer to 37 weeks to ensure that the baby is full term, but how did labor progress if you were a past user of procardia or other medication to stop contractions?

I still have contractions even with medication, but not as bad as without the medication.  Seems like my body has gotten used to the medication the longer that I take it.  I have been taking it since 25 weeks and have had to increase the dosage quite often.  Any similar experiences?

christina06

With first pregnancy, I took procardia and terbutaline.  I stopped meds at 36 wks and nothing happened.  I ended up being induced at 40w3d.  This time around, I notice an increase in contractions when the dose starts to wear off so it might be earlier than later with this LO.

However, I have heard tales of folks stopping the meds and 24 hours they are in full-blown labor and have their babies.  For this reason, to stay on the safe side I'll likely wait till 37 wks so he'll be 'term."

MexiBride08

I was on procardia from 28-33wks.  Stopped working for me, now on terbutaline.  Ob group's policy is to stop all PTL meds at 36 weeks.  I am supposed to go off tomorrow.  I asked though to stay on them until the following Monday b/c my sis would be out of town.  OB said it was fine, just no measures to stop labor if I go to l&d.  I have enough meds, I think I too am going to wait until 37 weeks.  The longer he bakes, I think the better.  He will be here soon enough.  I am interested to see how you do ( and me- I have an inkling he may camp out until the end. 

L's mommy

My feeling is that I will make it to my due date too!  It just funny to worry about labor from 25 weeks and have so much time thinking you are a ticking bomb. 

Good luck to you.  I am glad to hear that your doctor told you 36 weeks as well.  After last night I am really thinking of continuing until the last possible moment.  The contractions are starting to wake me up and that is with the medication to stop them.

MrsSmith81

with ds, i stopped taking them at 34 wk (3cm, 75% effaced, never stopped contracting on the med) and didn't go into labor until 36wk 1d. with this one, i'll stop the meds at 36wk per my doctor.

Court_1234

Just lurking but wanted to let you know that I went into labor the day after I stopped procardia - 26 hours later to be exact.  DS was born 13 hours later.  I had not progressed at all prior to that and also contracted while on procardia.