Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Fanapt usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Fanapt during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Fanapt Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Fanapt causes minimal increases in serum prolactin.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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