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Ativan and breastfeeding infant

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    Ativan and breastfeeding infant

    I was prescribed .5mg Ativan for anxiety to take when I go on a trip. I am 98 pounds and breastfeeding an infant who is 3.5 months and weighs 14.5 pounds. Is it safe to take the ativan and continue breastfeeding or do I need to pump and dump and if so, for how long?
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    Briittneyc,

    Ativan is rated an L3-limited data probably compatible. The amount that transfers into breast milk is 2.6-2.9% of your dose. We recommend avoiding the first 2 hours after a dose to nurse as this is when it is most concentrated in the breast milk. This is a low dose so probably ok especially just to travel. Monitor your infant for sedation, slowed breathing rate, not waking to feed/poor feeding and weight gain.

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

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