Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Ro 5-0831? Is Ro 5-0831 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Ro 5-0831 extracts into breast milk? Does Ro 5-0831 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Ro 5-0831 influence milk supply or can Ro 5-0831 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Ro 5-0831 usage in lactation

Because of the lack of data on use during breastfeeding, other antidepressants are preferred during breastfeeding.
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