Is Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] Safe in Breastfeeding

Question

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

Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] is safe in breastfeeding

DrLact safety Score for Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Zopiclonum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

Cyclopyrrolone with sedative effects, anxiolytic, amnesic, anticonvulsant and relaxing similar to those of benzodiazepines muscle.Used as a hypnotic for insomnia. It is excreted in breast milk in clinically non-significant amount. It can produce dependence and withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly. It is recommended to check for sedation or lack of appetite in infants.

Alternate Drugs for Hypnotics and Sedatives. ATC N05C

Eszopiclone(Low Risk)

Midazolam(Safe)

Quazepam(Unsafe)

Temazepam(Low Risk)

Triazolam(Low Risk)

Zaleplon(Safe)

Zolpidem(Safe)

Chloral Hydrate(Low Risk)

Secobarbital(Low Risk)

Butabarbital(Low Risk)

Butalbital(Low Risk)

Flurazepam(Unsafe)

Estazolam(Low Risk)

Lormetazepam(Safe)

Flunitrazepam(Unsafe)

Nitrazepam(Low Risk)

Amobarbital(Unsafe)

Bromides(Unsafe)

Brotizolam(Low Risk)

Clomethiazole(Unsafe)

Loprazolam(Low Risk)

Secbutabarbital(Low Risk)

Zolpidem Tartrate(Safe)

Zopiclone(Safe)

Amylobarbitone(Unsafe)

Clorazolam(Low Risk)

Quinalbarbitone(Low Risk)

Synonyms of Zopiclonum [INN-Latin]

Zopiclona [INN-Spanish]

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