Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Clopidogrel usage in lactation

No published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding. The manufacturer reports that no adverse effects have been observed in breastfed infants with maternal clopidogrel use during lactation in a small number of postmarketing cases. If clopidogrel is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. However, since no published information is available on the use of clopidogrel during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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