Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Mipomersen? Is Mipomersen safe for nursing mother and child? Does Mipomersen extracts into breast milk? Does Mipomersen has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Mipomersen influence milk supply or can Mipomersen decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Mipomersen usage in lactation

No relevant published information exists with the use of mipomersen during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, mipomersen should not be used during breastfeeding.
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