Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Rozerem usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Rozerem during breastfeeding. If Rozerem is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Monitor the infant for drowsiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones, especially in younger, exclusively breastfed infants and when using combinations of psychotropic drugs.

Rozerem Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Prolactin levels increased by 4.9 mcg/L (34%) in non-breastfeeding women with chronic insomnia who were taking Rozerem 16 mg nightly for 6 months. No clinical symptoms of hyperprolactinemia were reported.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

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