Hello!
I have been recently diagnosed with Crohns Disease and my Gastroenterologist has given me the choice between:
3mg oral Entocort 3X per day (9mg total daily) for 8-12 weeks OR
1g Pentasa 3X per day for an indefinite period of time
I am breastfeeding my 3 month old (healthy, born via induction at 41 weeks) and would like to continue but am VERY, VERY concerned with taking these medications and introducing them to her via my milk. I have received very conflicting advice from my gastro physician (says Entocort is ok), our PCP (not comfortable with me continuing to BF), and the pharmacist (also not comfortable with my continuing to BF) Please let me know if:
- these medications are compatible with breastfeeding
- which one is safest if they are compatible
- effects of these drugs on an infant
- what to look for if a reaction is happening to her
I very much appreciate any and all information you can give me to decide on a course of action.
Thank you again
Lindsay
I have been recently diagnosed with Crohns Disease and my Gastroenterologist has given me the choice between:
3mg oral Entocort 3X per day (9mg total daily) for 8-12 weeks OR
1g Pentasa 3X per day for an indefinite period of time
I am breastfeeding my 3 month old (healthy, born via induction at 41 weeks) and would like to continue but am VERY, VERY concerned with taking these medications and introducing them to her via my milk. I have received very conflicting advice from my gastro physician (says Entocort is ok), our PCP (not comfortable with me continuing to BF), and the pharmacist (also not comfortable with my continuing to BF) Please let me know if:
- these medications are compatible with breastfeeding
- which one is safest if they are compatible
- effects of these drugs on an infant
- what to look for if a reaction is happening to her
I very much appreciate any and all information you can give me to decide on a course of action.
Thank you again
Lindsay
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