Is Aubagio Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Aubagio? Is Aubagio safe for nursing mother and child? Does Aubagio extracts into breast milk? Does Aubagio has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Aubagio influence milk supply or can Aubagio decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Aubagio usage in lactation
Because there is no published experience with Aubagio during breastfeeding, it should be avoided during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1][2][3]
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