Is Zolmitriptan Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Zolmitriptan? Is Zolmitriptan safe for nursing mother and child? Does Zolmitriptan extracts into breast milk? Does Zolmitriptan has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Zolmitriptan influence milk supply or can Zolmitriptan decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Zolmitriptan lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Zolmitriptan is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Zolmitriptan may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Zolmitriptan may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Zolmitriptan low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Zolmitriptan 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 Zolmitriptan usage in lactation
On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Similar to Sumitriptan composition which is known to have a low excretion into breast milk.
Answer by DrLact: About Zolmitriptan usage in lactation
No published experience exists with zolmitriptan during breastfeeding. If zolmitriptan is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding; however, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Sumatriptan(Safe)
Naratriptan(Low Risk)
Vortioxetine(Low Risk)
Eletriptan(Safe)
Frovatriptan(Low Risk)
Zolmitriptan(Low Risk)
Almotriptan(Low Risk)
Rizatriptan(Low Risk)
Rizatriptan(Low Risk)
Sumatriptan(Safe)
Naratriptan(Low Risk)
Eletriptan(Safe)
Cisapride(Safe)
Frovatriptan(Low Risk)
Zolmitriptan(Low Risk)
Almotriptan(Low Risk)
Sumatriptan(Safe)
Naratriptan(Low Risk)
Eletriptan(Safe)
Frovatriptan(Low Risk)
Zolmitriptan(Low Risk)
Almotriptan(Low Risk)
Rizatriptan(Low Risk)
Sumatriptan(Safe)
Naratriptan(Low Risk)
Norepinephrine(Safe)
Epinephrine(Safe)
Eletriptan(Safe)
Cocaine(Dangerous)
Frovatriptan(Low Risk)
Pseudoephedrine(Low Risk)
Zolmitriptan(Low Risk)
Almotriptan(Low Risk)
Phenylephrine(Low Risk)
Rizatriptan(Low Risk)
Ergotamine(Unsafe)