Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 8253? Is HSDB 8253 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 8253 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 8253 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 8253 influence milk supply or can HSDB 8253 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

HSDB 8253 lactation summary

HSDB 8253 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for HSDB 8253 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of HSDB 8253 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 8253 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 HSDB 8253 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using HSDB 8253 Vs not using HSDB 8253 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using HSDB 8253 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 HSDB 8253 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 HSDB 8253 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of HSDB 8253 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.

HSDB 8253 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. HSDB 8253 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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