Is Ménière Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Ménière? Is Ménière safe for nursing mother and child? Does Ménière extracts into breast milk? Does Ménière has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Ménière influence milk supply or can Ménière decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Ménière lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Ménière is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Ménière may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Ménière may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Ménière low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Ménière 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 Ménière usage in lactation
No evidence is available on the effectiveness of many treatments used for this condition. Use of a minimal dose as possible for the shortest time-period would be a sound practice. Some treatments are suitable while breastfeeding as follows: low-salt diet, moderately use of diuretics (Acetazolamide, Chlortalidone, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone) and low dose anxiolytic benzodiazepine drugs (Lorazepam, Oxazepam), Betahistine, Hydralazine, Nimodipine, Corticosteroids, Ginkgo Biloba and intra-tympanic instillation of Gentamycin. Use antihistaminic drugs for vertigo sporadically and carefully.
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