Is Stiripentol Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Stiripentol? Is Stiripentol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Stiripentol extracts into breast milk? Does Stiripentol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Stiripentol influence milk supply or can Stiripentol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Stiripentol usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of stiripentol during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Felbamate(Unsafe)
Clobazam(Low Risk)
Ethosuximide(Unsafe)
Pregabalin(Low Risk)
Clonazepam(Low Risk)
Acetazolamide(Safe)
Carbamazepine(Safe)
Magnesium Sulfate(Safe)
Zonisamide(Low Risk)
Riluzole(Unsafe)
Valproic Acid(Safe)
Topiramate(Safe)
Primidone(Low Risk)
Phenytoin(Safe)
Lacosamide(Unsafe)
Phenobarbital(Low Risk)
Oxcarbazepine(Safe)
Levetiracetam(Safe)
Lamotrigine(Low Risk)
Eslicarbazepine(Low Risk)
Gabapentin(Safe)
Vigabatrin(Safe)