Baby is 2 weeks old and mom's milk supply is suppressed. She is on 4000 mg of Keppra, was on 3000 for majority of pregnancy but had a seizure at 38 weeks. What approach would be safe for this mom? is domperidone appropriate, would it interfere with the Keppra? she's on delayed release Keppra. Thank you in advance.
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Betsy,
I spoke with Dr Hale about this, he could not find any contraindications with Keppra and domperidone. We do recommend only using it at 10mg TID for a month and then tapering down by 10mg a week until off the medication. If you are unable to get the domperidone we would recommend the same dose of Reglan at 10mg TID for a month and tapering by 10mg a week provided mom does not have a history of depression.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions please call the InfantRisk Center at 806-352-2519. Thanks,
Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center
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Betsy:
I'd be particularly cautious using other herbals, as no one knows what they do the anticonvulsant blood levels. Could lead to a seizures.
This is a particularly unstudied area, and seizure disorders are hazardous to play around with.
Tom Hale Ph.d.
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