Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Welcome to our forum! Before posting your questions, please read the following terms:

  1. 1. Forum questions will be responded to by InfantRisk staff as schedules permit during normal business hours.
  2. 2. This forum is not intended for emergencies or urgent care. For any immediate medical concerns, please seek appropriate medical attention.
  3. 3. Any statements made by team members should be discussed with your medical care team. Your healthcare providers know you (and your baby) best, and should have a better understanding of your unique situation.
  4. 4. We are a small team dedicated to helping you as best as we can. However, for the quickest response, we recommend calling the InfantRisk Center at +1(806) 352-2519.

By posting to the forums, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

The InfantRisk team

Up to date info on Effexor

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Up to date info on Effexor

    I am on baby number 3. I have had ppd with my others kids as with different accompanying symptoms. I am now doing my best to minimize symptoms and am on 37.5mg of Effexor with a 4week old. What is the difference between tablet and capsule? Would you recommend one over the other while breastfeeding? What is the newest information on Effexor while nursing? With my last baby they didn't want me to go over 75 mg.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Momof3littles,

    Effexor is rated an L2-limited data-probably compatible. The amount that transfers is 6.8-8.1% of your dose. A normal adult dose is 75-225mg a day. The capsule is the extended release form and the tablet is immediate release. One form is not really recommended over the other. The extended release capsule just slowly releases medication through out the day verses taking a smaller dose twice a day (if needed) with the immediate release tablet. We say it is probably ok to nurse with this medication as long as your infant is not symptomatic. Monitor for sedation or irritability, not waking to feed/poor feeding and weight gain.

    Sandra Lovato R.N.
    InfantRisk Center
    806-352-2519

    Comment

    Previous template Next
    Working...
    X