Medications and Breastfeeding Mothers

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Analgesics

This includes medications used for pain. Opiates, and other analgesics.

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breastfeeding and suboxone/ subutex

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breastfeeding and suboxone/ subutex

by Brittle

05-08-2026, 12:00 PM

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Anti-Arthritic Medications

Medications used in arthritic and other autoimmune syndromes.

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Pegasys

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Pegasys

by nicholec

04-25-2024, 11:19 AM

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Antibiotics Antifungals Antivirals

Oral antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals

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Metronidazole

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Metronidazole

by nicholec

08-18-2025, 01:32 PM

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Anticancer

Chemotherapeutic agents and other agents used in cancer.

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cisplatin and nursing toddler

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cisplatin and nursing toddler

by seasnail83

07-24-2026, 09:29 AM

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Anticoagulants

Medicinals that affect blood clotting and coagulation mechanisms.

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Help

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Help

by nicholec

04-28-2025, 09:56 AM

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Anticonvulsant Medications

Includes those medications used to treat convulsive seizures, and in some cases other syndromes such as neuropathy or mania.

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Gabapentin vs. Cymbalta

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Gabapentin vs. Cymbalta

by nicholec

02-17-2025, 08:52 AM

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Antidepressants

Medications use to treat depression in general and other syndromes such as ADHD, Anxiety syndromes, etc.

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Multiple Medications- Anxiety andn Tics

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Multiple Medications- Anxiety andn Tics

by raebart67

03-17-2026, 06:52 PM

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Antiemetics

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Buscopan aka hyoscine butylbromide

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Buscopan aka hyoscine butylbromide

by e.xcision

02-17-2018, 07:37 PM

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Antihistamines and Decongestants

Antihistamines, anticholinergics, decongestants, and other cold remedies.

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Xyzal (Levocetirizine)

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108 Posts

Xyzal (Levocetirizine)

by admin

12-10-2021, 10:44 AM

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Antihypertensives

Medications used to treat elevated blood pressures. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and others.

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Lisinopril

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Lisinopril

by Rlancaster099

01-16-2026, 10:03 PM

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Antiparasitic Medications

Drugs used for lice, scabies, and other internal/GI parasites such as malaria, etc.

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Treating scabies

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29 Posts

Treating scabies

by Amreen

07-05-2026, 01:15 AM

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Antipsychotics

Medications for schizophrenia, mania, and other such CNS syndromes. Thorazine, respiridone, olanzapine, etc.

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Abilify and Lactation Failure.

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98 Posts

Abilify and Lactation Failure.

by NewMom101

12-10-2023, 03:54 PM

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CNS Stimulants

Amphetamines, methylphenidate(Ritalin), etc.

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Cocaine

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257 Posts

Cocaine

by Dancingqueen02

06-09-2026, 10:15 PM

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Contraceptives

Oral, injectable, and topical contraceptives.

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medroxyprogesterone (Depo)

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52 Posts

medroxyprogesterone (Depo)

by tcs710

11-01-2022, 04:37 PM

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Diabetic Medications

Medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.

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GLPs and cancer risk

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72 Posts

GLPs and cancer risk

by kristinmarie

04-15-2026, 10:48 AM

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Galactalogues

Milk stimulants such as Reglan(metoclopramide), Motilium (domperidone), etc.

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Is crushed/mixed domperidone stable?

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Is crushed/mixed domperidone stable?

by kaytlin

10-29-2026, 03:41 PM

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Herbal Medications

Place here only what you can document. I'm not a big herbal fan due to our relative ignorance of this subject in breastfeeding mothers.

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Berberine?

98 Topics

239 Posts

Berberine?

by dmrafal

03-04-2026, 08:05 PM

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Medications and Mothers' Milk

Suggested additions or changes are welcome. New information from the publisher.

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Statins

186 Topics

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Statins

by kmcconaghy

07-28-2026, 06:31 PM

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New Data of Interest

New drug information. New unpublished data from the worlds researchers.

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Emsella Treatments while 2-3 weeks pregnant.

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Emsella Treatments while 2-3 weeks pregnant.

by nicholec

01-05-2026, 08:40 AM

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Other Uncategorized Medications

This is for those medications that don't really fall into one of the other categories.

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Avastin and Papzimeos

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Avastin and Papzimeos

by tingsquared

06-28-2026, 09:05 AM

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Radioactive Drugs

Drugs with contain radioactive isotopes. This does NOT include radiocontrast or radiopaque agents.

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Hyperthyroid Nuclear Treatment

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62 Posts

Hyperthyroid Nuclear Treatment

by Mitchelle

06-29-2026, 05:12 AM

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Radiocontrast or Radiopaque Agents

Agents used for MRI or CAT scans and various other radiologic procedures.

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Any concern for infant thyroid function following Omnipaque 300?

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Any concern for infant thyroid function following Omnipaque 300?

by nicholec

03-19-2025, 09:56 AM

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Sedative or Hypnotic Agents

Sedative drugs such as the Valium family, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, etc. This does not include narcotics.

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Insomnia Medications

54 Topics

118 Posts

Insomnia Medications

by sleeplessmom

07-24-2026, 09:13 AM

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Steroids- Oral, Inhaled, Injected, Topical

Includes corticosteroids used for inflammation, and taken orally, inhaled, injected or used topically.

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Minoxidil (Rogaine)

99 Topics

272 Posts

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

by TylerMason234

06-27-2026, 05:49 AM

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Topical Medications

Many other topical medications. Does not include steroids.

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Nontoxic Keratin Treatment with Glyoxclic Acid

100 Topics

235 Posts

Nontoxic Keratin Treatment with Glyoxclic Acid

by meee_mo

05-08-2026, 09:05 AM

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Vitamins

Vitamins, minerals, etc. Again post only what you can document.

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Coq10, nac

119 Topics

320 Posts

Coq10, nac

by Fiddlewizard

07-15-2026, 10:48 PM

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Boric acid by Nae___ Started by Nae___, 08-01-2026, 10:01 PM	0 responses 16 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Nae___ 08-01-2026, 10:01 PM
NAC safety during breastfeeding — autism sibling by Dita Started by Dita, 05-06-2026, 10:37 AM	1 response 212 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Fiddlewizard 07-29-2026, 04:57 PM
Red Light Therapy Mask by moorelmm4@gmail.com Started by moorelmm4@gmail.com, 05-19-2026, 08:01 PM	0 responses 100 views 0 reactions	Last Post by moorelmm4@gmail.com 05-19-2026, 08:01 PM
topical Dutasteride use during breastfeeding for Androgenetic Alopecia by Vassia Kalpogianni Started by Vassia Kalpogianni, 04-25-2026, 02:36 AM	0 responses 68 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Vassia Kalpogianni 04-25-2026, 02:36 AM
Pump and dump milk for baths and soaps by Lyn24 Started by Lyn24, 10-21-2023, 06:44 AM	2 responses 2,820 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Inked.momma 04-02-2026, 12:09 PM
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Domperidone compatibility by AleshiaDearlove Started by AleshiaDearlove, 03-11-2026, 08:40 PM	0 responses 2 views 0 reactions	Last Post by AleshiaDearlove 03-11-2026, 08:40 PM
Midodrine and Breastfeeding by Moonycat Started by Moonycat, 09-21-2024, 10:20 PM	1 response 381 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Whitrrrs 03-11-2026, 08:45 AM
Lamictal and Cymbalta during breastfeedinb by Zuccluca Started by Zuccluca, 03-09-2026, 02:58 AM	0 responses 71 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Zuccluca 03-09-2026, 02:58 AM
Magnesium Citramate by Lvernor Started by Lvernor, 01-10-2026, 09:49 AM	1 response 164 views 0 reactions	Last Post by Lvernor 01-10-2026, 09:49 AM
Detox Bath by HSharp3 Started by HSharp3, 01-03-2026, 10:01 AM	1 response 227 views 0 reactions	Last Post by nicholec 01-05-2026, 08:59 AM

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