Question

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

Maternal Epilepsy lactation summary

Maternal Epilepsy usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Maternal Epilepsy is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Maternal Epilepsy may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Maternal Epilepsy may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Maternal Epilepsy low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Maternal Epilepsy We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to 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 Maternal Epilepsy usage in lactation

Epileptic disorders are not a contraindication for breastfeeding. Many Medical Associations like American Academy of Neurology, Spanish Society of Neurology, American Association of Epilepsy and American Academy of Pediatrics among others support breastfeeding in epilepsy affected mothers who are on treatment for this condition. Many anti-epileptic drugs are compatible with breastfeeding since they are not a cause of harm to the breastfed infant. Phenobarbital, Primidone and Ethosuximide should be avoided because may be a cause of excessive sedation. See info on any particular drug which is offered at our website. Because some drugs are excreted into breast milk in small amounts an abrupt weaning may trigger a Deprivation Syndrome in the infant (seizures due to sudden drug discontinuation). This is a reason for gradual weaning as the best option. Non-breastfed newborn babies are at a higher risk of seizures than breastfed ones because of sudden decrease of fetal drug serum levels. Affected mothers should nurse their babies in a recumbent position or accompanied by a person to assist her in case of seizure or a falling down. See below the information of this related group:

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Maternal Rheumatoid Arthritis(Low Risk)
Maternal Brucellosis(Low Risk)
Cancer(Unsafe)
Maternal Candidiasis(Low Risk)
Anthrax(Safe)
Maternal Cardiopathy(Low Risk)
Maternal Cold(Safe)
Cesarean Section(Safe)
Maternal Cytomegalovirus(Safe)
Chlamydia(Safe)
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Maternal Depression(Low Risk)
Maternal Diabetes Mellitus(Low Risk)
Drug Addction(Dangerous)
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Maternal Multiple Sclerosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Phenylketonuria(Safe)
In Vitro Fertilization(Low Risk)
Maternal Cystic Fybrosis(Low Risk)
West Nile Fever (WNF)(Low Risk)
Maternal Galactosemia(Safe)
Maternal Acute Gastroenteritis(Low Risk)
Giardia Lamblia(Safe)
Maternal Gonorrhea(Low Risk)
Maternal Hepatitis A Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis B Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis C Infection(Safe)
Maternal Herpes Simplex(Unsafe)
Maternal Hyperprolactinemia(Low Risk)
Maternal Arterial Hipertension(Safe)
Maternal Hyperthyroidism(Low Risk)
Maternal Hypopituitarism Postpartum(Unsafe)
Maternal Hypothyroidism(Safe)
Maternal Hospitalization For Acute Disease(Safe)
inflammatory bowel disease (maternal)(Low Risk)
Maternal Urinary Infection(Safe)
Maternal Surgery Intervention(Low Risk)
Maternal Leprosy(Low Risk)
Maternal Lyme Disease(Safe)
Augmentation Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Breast Reduction Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Maternal Mastitis(Safe)
Ménière(Low Risk)
Menses(Safe)
Maternal Myasthenia Gravis(Safe)
Migraine(Safe)
Maternal Myopia(Safe)
Maternal Otosclerosis(Safe)
Sting / Bite of Arthropods(Safe)
Accidental Puncture by Contaminated Needles(Low Risk)
Maternal Psychotic Disorder(Dangerous)
Maternal Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura(Safe)
Maternal Rabies Infection(Low Risk)
Maternal Rubella(Safe)
Maternal Measles(Low Risk)
Vaginal Dryness(Safe)
Maternal Aids(Unsafe)
Maternal Syphilis(Low Risk)
Botulinum Toxin(Low Risk)
Maternal Toxoplasmosis(Safe)
Maternal Transplant(Unsafe)
Maternal Trichomoniasis(Safe)
Maternal Tuberculosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Varicella(Low Risk)
Maternal T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma 1(Dangerous)
Maternal Htlv-Ii Infection(Dangerous)
Narcolepsy(Low Risk)
Acne(Safe)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)(Safe)
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Zika Virus Infection(Safe)
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