Is alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine? Is alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine safe for nursing mother and child? Does alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine extracts into breast milk? Does alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine influence milk supply or can alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine is 7 out of 8 which is considered Dangerous as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 7 indicates that usage of alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine may cause toxic or severe side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
- Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine .
- Usage of alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine is in contradiction to breastfeeding hence if it is must to use alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine and there is no better alternative available then breastfeeding shall be stopped permanently or temporarily.
- 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 alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-beta-phenylethylamine usage in lactation
Psychostimulant drug that is used as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity. With similar action than Dexamphetamine. It can cause insomnia, anorexia and nervousness. At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk.Pharmacokinetic data make it likely the passage into milk in an amount that may be significant. Breastfeeding women usually regain their body weight, previous to pregnancy, sooner than those who do not breastfeed. Given the increased risk for cardiac valvular disorders and psychotic reactions, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) ordered the withdrawal from marketing in the European Union on 2000.
Alternate Drugs for Antiobesity preparations. ATC A08
Orlistat(Low Risk)
Sibutramine(Unsafe)
Anfepramone(Dangerous)
Benfluorex-Hcl(Dangerous)
Dexfenfluramine(Unsafe)
Ephedrine(Low Risk)
Fenfluramine(Unsafe)
Phenylpropanolamine(Unsafe)
Phentermine(Dangerous)
Rimonabant(Unsafe)
Ephedrine Hydrochloride(Low Risk)
Ephedrine Sulfate(Low Risk)