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

Wellbutrin and exclusivley breastfeeding

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

    Wellbutrin and exclusivley breastfeeding

    I have had anxiety and difficulty sleeping (when I could be sleeping) since giving birth to my son who is almost 6 months old. My doctor just prescribed me 100mg dose 1xdaily but I am nervous about the effects on my son and my milk supply. Is this a safe medication to take and does it cause milk production issues?
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Mchase,

    Wellbutrin is rated an L3-limited data-probably compatible. The amount that transfers into breast milk is only 0.11-1.99% of your dose. Many mothers breastfeed without complications on Wellbutrin. There have been 3 case reports where the Wellutrin may have suppressed moms milk supply. "Two cases of seizure have been reported via breastmilk exposure; however, a febrile seizure could not be ruled out in one of the cases."(Medications and Mothers' Milk database, Dr Thomas Hale PhD). We think it is probably ok to nurse your infant on this low dose as long as your infant is not symptomatic. Monitor your infant for sedation or irritability, seizures, not waking to feed/poor feeding and weight gain.

    Sandra Lovato R.N.
    InfantRisk Center

    Comment

    Previous template Next
    Working...
    X