Question

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

Mirapexin lactation summary

Mirapexin is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Mirapexin is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Mirapexin may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Mirapexin may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Mirapexin .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Mirapexin Vs not using Mirapexin And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Mirapexin Its must to monitor 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 Mirapexin usage in lactation

Anti-Parkinson drug, dopamine-agonist (non ergot) used for treatment of restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease. It may suppress lactation by inhibiting prolactin release.

Answer by DrLact: About Mirapexin usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Mirapexin during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Mirapexin Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Mirapexin lowers serum prolactin.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Alternate Drugs

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