Question

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

Trimeprazine lactation summary

Trimeprazine usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Trimeprazine is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Trimeprazine may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Trimeprazine may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Trimeprazine low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Trimeprazine 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 Trimeprazine usage in lactation

It is a first generation antihistaminic and phenothiazine drug with a sedative effect. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.

Alternate Drugs for Antihistamines for systemic use. ATC R06A.

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