Question

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

Tomoxetina [Spanish] lactation summary

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

Psycho-stimulant used for treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Although a high plasma protein binding makes excretion into breast milk likely very low, until more information concerning breastfeeding is available, a safer alternative is preferred.

Answer by DrLact: About Tomoxetina [Spanish] usage in lactation

There is no published experience with Tomoxetina [Spanish] during breastfeeding, although reports from the manufacturer found no serious advese effects in two breastfed infants. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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