Is Chlorodiazepoxide Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Chlorodiazepoxide? Is Chlorodiazepoxide safe for nursing mother and child? Does Chlorodiazepoxide extracts into breast milk? Does Chlorodiazepoxide has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Chlorodiazepoxide influence milk supply or can Chlorodiazepoxide decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Chlorodiazepoxide lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Chlorodiazepoxide is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Chlorodiazepoxide may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Chlorodiazepoxide may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Chlorodiazepoxide low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Chlorodiazepoxide We suggest monitoring 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 Chlorodiazepoxide usage in lactation
Check-up for sedative effect. Use the minimal dose for the shortest time as possible.
Answer by DrLact: About Chlorodiazepoxide usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of Chlorodiazepoxide during breastfeeding. Because the drug and metabolites could accumulate in the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Flunitrazepam(Unsafe)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Lormetazepam(Safe)
Midazolam(Safe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Chlordiazepoxide(Low Risk)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Flunitrazepam(Unsafe)
Clonazepam(Low Risk)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Lormetazepam(Safe)
Midazolam(Safe)
Clobazam(Low Risk)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Chlordiazepoxide(Low Risk)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Nitrazepam(Low Risk)
Quazepam(Unsafe)
Butabarbital(Low Risk)
Clorazepate(Low Risk)
Phenobarbital(Low Risk)
Pentobarbital(Low Risk)
Flunitrazepam(Unsafe)
Secobarbital(Low Risk)
Oxazepam(Safe)
Propofol(Safe)
Alprazolam(Low Risk)
Lormetazepam(Safe)
Ketamine(Low Risk)
Midazolam(Safe)
Chloral Hydrate(Low Risk)
Estazolam(Low Risk)
Zolpidem(Safe)
Zaleplon(Safe)
Flurazepam(Unsafe)
Lorazepam(Safe)
Chlordiazepoxide(Low Risk)
Triazolam(Low Risk)
Eszopiclone(Low Risk)
Sodium Oxybate(Low Risk)
Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Temazepam(Low Risk)
Diazepam(Low Risk)
Butalbital(Low Risk)