Dr. Kapoor: "Pregnant Anna Not on Drugs"

1. WTF? Methadone is given to pregnant woman all the time!! It is a safe drug when used as directed. What part of that can't people grasp? This Doctor did nothing wrong in giving her this medication.

Posted at 7:47PM on Feb 15th 2007 by Chris

2. WTF? for real.
TMZ, you really need to stop sensationalizing all of this.
1st of all, he shouldn't be commenting at all--except to authorities, b/c of doctor-patient confidentiality so don't try to make him seem shady by not talking to you.
2ndly, methadone IS OKAY for pregnancy--especially if the alternative is something much, much worse and we don't know what ANS was on that req'd her to go to methadone in the 1st place.
The only thing that he might have done wrong at this point is prescribing to someone w/ an alias and that is, in all seriousness, not a big deal if it's protecting someone's privacy.
leave the man alone.

Posted at 7:51PM on Feb 15th 2007 by paul

3. Wouldn't an Obstetrician have been a more appropriate person to determine what was or wasn't given to her during her pregnancy? Does Dr. Sandeep Kapoor have records showing how he was monitoring her during pregnancy? Is he qualified to evaluate and prescribe narcotics for drug addicts during their pregnancy? I seriously doubt it, given the description of his practice. I'll bet the California Medical Board will have quite a bit to say about it.

Posted at 8:38PM on Feb 15th 2007 by ellen

4. from website:
METHADONE LIQUID - ORAL
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: alcohol use, drug dependency, mental/mood disorders (e.g., depression),

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages because they may increase the risk of this drug's side effects.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Participation in a detoxification program is not recommended for pregnant women.

Pregnant women in a methadone maintenance program should receive prenatal care from the program or an approved doctor. Use of illicit drugs (e.g., heroin) may result in withdrawal symptoms or other complications in a newborn infant.

Infants born to mothers who take methadone while pregnant may have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). If used during labor, newborn infants may have breathing problems. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
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do not think Anna should of recived a huge bottle of Liquid Methadone.

Posted at 8:09PM on Feb 15th 2007 by nosy

5. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-7298-METHADONE+LIQUID+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=2671&drugname=Methadone+Oral

Posted at 8:11PM on Feb 15th 2007 by nosy

6. http://www.statelinemed.com/about_methadone.htm

Pregnancy and Methadone

Federal Treatment Improvement Protocols state the following:

Pregnant women users who are in treatment with methadone deliver healthy babies. It is true that babies born to women on methadone sometimes experience some withdrawal symptoms during the first several days after birth. The symptoms are routinely treated by the baby's pediatrician and do not result in any long-term damage. In addition, babies born to women on methadone tend to have a slightly lower birth weight than babies of non-addicted control mothers. The most important comparison, however, is not how these babies compare with non-addicted controls, but rather how they compare with babies of mothers addicted to heroin. Studies that have compared babies born to mothers in methadone treatment with babies born to mothers who use heroin have demonstrated tremendous benefits from methadone.

Methadone treatment allows the mother to be followed in prenatal care, to receive nutritional supplements, information and to participate in parenting classes. The vast weight of evidence supports the use of methadone with heroin-addicted women to reduce the risk of miscarriage, increase birth weight, reduce infection and HIV risk to fetus, and generally produce a much greater chance for a healthy baby.

Posted at 11:56PM on Feb 15th 2007 by anne sarafraz

7. I can't believe that anyone is coming to this man's support. There is plenty of blame to be shared, why no let him have his share???

Posted at 8:49PM on Feb 15th 2007 by GA gal

8. Sorry- methadone is NOT ok for pregnant women

Morons may give it to them, and morons may take it- but it's not "ok" or safe

It's just another addictive drug

Posted at 8:49PM on Feb 15th 2007 by kelly

9. Doctors who prescribe these drugs is for heroinatics or rarely for pain. and this drug in high does or combinations with other drugs is lethal - as it did to her son. An obgyn would have to be told by her mental Dr of all her prescriptions she may have taken for mental illnesses. A primary Dr would have to tell the obgyn of any pain meds she was taking, they release her medical history back to each other before prescribing this huge bottle of liquid meth.. this Dr was her cash-cow.

Fraud name on bottles, address does not exsist, and good ole' HK$ picks up the bottles at the mail box etc. Yeah he is fit to take care of the baby also - give me a break!

Posted at 9:01PM on Feb 15th 2007 by nosy

10. Is It Safe for My Baby? - Methadone
Risks During Pregnancy

Methadone does not cause birth defects and is safe to use while pregnant.
Methadone is safer in pregnancy than illicit opioid use and is the treatment of choice for heroin users.
Some babies will have withdrawal symptoms after birth, but these can be managed with the help of your doctor.
Recommendations During Pregnancy

Check with your doctor about starting and/or continuing methadone.
Methadone dose requirements may change during pregnancy and need to be closely monitored.

http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_Information/Safe_Baby/safe_baby_substance_methadone.html

Posted at 9:06PM on Feb 15th 2007 by N

11. She looks really pretty in this picture. Sadly, the woman looked best when not in all the make-up and just naturally. Too bad she couldn't' see that for herself. She really did have a pretty face.

Posted at 9:17PM on Feb 15th 2007 by h8er#1

12.
http://www.statelinemed.com/about_methadone.htm

Pregnancy and Methadone

Federal Treatment Improvement Protocols state the following:

Pregnant women users who are in treatment with methadone deliver healthy babies. It is true that babies born to women on methadone sometimes experience some withdrawal symptoms during the first several days after birth. The symptoms are routinely treated by the baby's pediatrician and do not result in any long-term damage. In addition, babies born to women on methadone tend to have a slightly lower birth weight than babies of non-addicted control mothers. The most important comparison, however, is not how these babies compare with non-addicted controls, but rather how they compare with babies of mothers addicted to heroin. Studies that have compared babies born to mothers in methadone treatment with babies born to mothers who use heroin have demonstrated tremendous benefits from methadone.

Methadone treatment allows the mother to be followed in prenatal care, to receive nutritional supplements, information and to participate in parenting classes. The vast weight of evidence supports the use of methadone with heroin-addicted women to reduce the risk of miscarriage, increase birth weight, reduce infection and HIV risk to fetus, and generally produce a much greater chance for a healthy baby.

Posted at 11:54PM on Feb 15th 2007 by print the complete truth

13. Seriously, how could he know?
Fu*cking red dot went to Medical School where the use things like cow dung and monkey livers as drugs.

Posted at 9:39PM on Feb 15th 2007 by White witch doctor

14. The DR. should have his license taken right now because this is not the only one he is doing this for i am so glad he was exposed. QUACK he deserve whats comimg to him along with the man who gave ANS special treatment in getting her citizenship there in the Bar. havent heard much about him , have anyone ?

Posted at 9:41PM on Feb 15th 2007 by Marilyn

15. Of course the doctor will deny he gave Anna Nicole Smith illegal drugs. He wants to keep his license to work.

Posted at 9:44PM on Feb 15th 2007 by George B Vieto