Is Teriflunomide Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Teriflunomide? Is Teriflunomide safe for nursing mother and child? Does Teriflunomide extracts into breast milk? Does Teriflunomide has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Teriflunomide influence milk supply or can Teriflunomide decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Teriflunomide usage in lactation
Because there is no published experience with teriflunomide during breastfeeding, it should be avoided during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1][2][3]
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