Hello,
I've been nursing my son for 5 months now. I've had psoriasis for many years, and I've not been using much medication since trying to get pregnant a few years ago. It's gotten pretty bad on my scalp since having my son in late June, and I'm ready to take the next step in treating it - which is either a biologic like Humira or Stelara, or a new pill called Otezla. I like the idea of Stelara, which is taken via an injection only a few times a year, but it's an immunosupressant, which makes me nervous. Otezla is not even a year old yet but is a pill - very convenient.
Can you tell me if either drug is compatible with breastfeeding? I'd like to continue to nurse my son while undergoing treatment for psoriasis, but if I have to stop, I will.
Thanks.
NHMom
I've been nursing my son for 5 months now. I've had psoriasis for many years, and I've not been using much medication since trying to get pregnant a few years ago. It's gotten pretty bad on my scalp since having my son in late June, and I'm ready to take the next step in treating it - which is either a biologic like Humira or Stelara, or a new pill called Otezla. I like the idea of Stelara, which is taken via an injection only a few times a year, but it's an immunosupressant, which makes me nervous. Otezla is not even a year old yet but is a pill - very convenient.
Can you tell me if either drug is compatible with breastfeeding? I'd like to continue to nurse my son while undergoing treatment for psoriasis, but if I have to stop, I will.
Thanks.
NHMom
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