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I’ve been on Mylan’s Glatiramer Acetate for five months now after being switched from Copaxone. My neurologist said yesterday he doesn’t want me breastfeeding on the generic because the data showing Copaxone is safe only applies to name brand; there’s been no info collected proving that generic is safe for breastfeeding. We’re trying to get insurance to switch me back, but in the likely event that doesn’t work, what are your thoughts on the generic form? I really don’t want to wean early, and I really don’t want to be off of a DMD either. Baby is doing fine and meeting all of his milestones. Thank you!
- 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.
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