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I'm starting azothioprine for Crohn's while finishing up a (failing) prednisone taper. I will be calling my son's pediatrician to ask about monitoring him. Aside from that, I was wondering if since I've akready gotten my 10 month old used to a 4hr no nursing period for pred, should continue this practice to minimize his exposure to axo/metabolites? I read that azo+metabolites half life is 3-5hrs so it seems worthwhile but if not useful at all, I wouldn't bother. Thanks!
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.