Is Trilafon Safe in Breastfeeding

Question

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

Trilafon lactation summary

DrLact safety Score for Trilafon is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Trilafon is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Trilafon does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Trilafon safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Trilafon usage in lactation

One reportedly case of use by a mother for 3,5 months (8 - 12 mg x 2 / daily) without harm effects on the child. Check-up for lethargy or dyskinetic symptoms.

Answer by DrLact: About Trilafon usage in lactation

Limited information indicates that maternal doses of Trilafon up to 24 mg daily produce low levels in milk. Very limited long-term follow-up data indicate no adverse developmental effects when other phenothiazines are used alone. Monitor the infant for excessive drowsiness during breastfeeding and for developmental milestones, especially if other antipsychotics are used concurrently.

Trilafon Side Effects in Breastfeeding

One infant was breastfed from 1 month to 4.5 months of age during maternal intake of Trilafon 16 mg daily. The infant grew normally and no adverse drug effects were seen.[1]

Trilafon Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Galactorrhea has been reported with Trilafon.[2][3] Hyperprolactinemia appears to be the cause of the galactorrhea.[4][5][6] The hyperprolactinemia is caused by the drug's dopamine-blocking action in the tuberoinfundibular pathway.[7] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.