Buprenorphine Compared with Methadone in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Michael Kinsella Lucy O E HallidayMartin ShawYasmin CapelScott McGill Nelson Rachel Joyce Kearns

Published in: Substance use & misuse (2022)

Compared to methadone, buprenorphine was consistently associated with improved birthweight and gestational age, however given potential biases, results should be interpreted with caution.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
birth weight
human health
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
body mass index
risk assessment