Question

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

Azoxodone lactation summary

Azoxodone is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Azoxodone is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Azoxodone may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Azoxodone 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 Azoxodone .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Azoxodone Vs not using Azoxodone And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Azoxodone Its must to monitor 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 Azoxodone usage in lactation

Azoxodone is a psycho-stimulant drug, which avoidance while BF is desirable.

Alternate Drugs for Psychostimulants and Nootropics. ATC N06B

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