Is Phenelzine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Phenelzine? Is Phenelzine safe for nursing mother and child? Does Phenelzine extracts into breast milk? Does Phenelzine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Phenelzine influence milk supply or can Phenelzine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Phenelzine usage in lactation
Because of the lack of data on use during breastfeeding, other antidepressants are preferred during breastfeeding.
Phenelzine Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Phenelzine can elevate serum prolactin in some patients[1] and has caused galactorrhea in nonpregnant, nonnursing patients.[2] The clinical relevance of these findings in nursing mothers is not known. The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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