I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Oprymea? Is Oprymea safe for nursing mother and child? Does Oprymea extracts into breast milk? Does Oprymea has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Oprymea influence milk supply or can Oprymea decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
- DrLact safety Score for Oprymea is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Oprymea may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Oprymea 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 Oprymea .
- It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Oprymea Vs not using Oprymea And continue breastfeeding.
- While using Oprymea 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.
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.
No information is available on the use of Oprymea 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.
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Oprymea lowers serum prolactin.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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