Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 8254? Is HSDB 8254 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 8254 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 8254 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 8254 influence milk supply or can HSDB 8254 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About HSDB 8254 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of HSDB 8254 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 8254 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. HSDB 8254 lowers serum prolactin.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Alternate Drugs

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