Is Zestril Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Zestril? Is Zestril safe for nursing mother and child? Does Zestril extracts into breast milk? Does Zestril has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Zestril influence milk supply or can Zestril decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Zestril lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Zestril is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Zestril may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Zestril may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Zestril low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Zestril 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 Zestril usage in lactation
Higher caution on early neonatal period is required. Check-up for blood hypotension and muscular hypotonia.
Answer by DrLact: About Zestril usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of Zestril during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Alternate Drugs
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Benazepril(Safe)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Enalapril(Safe)
Spironolactone(Safe)
Enalapril(Safe)
Nadolol(Unsafe)
Prazosin(Unsafe)
Reserpine(Unsafe)
Diltiazem(Safe)
Metoprolol(Safe)
Methyldopa(Safe)
Losartan(Low Risk)
Ramipril(Low Risk)
Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Levobunolol(Low Risk)
Irbesartan(Unsafe)
Chlorothiazide(Safe)
Labetalol(Safe)
Lisinopril(Low Risk)
Isradipine(Low Risk)
Eprosartan(Low Risk)
Captopril(Safe)
Carvedilol(Low Risk)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Doxazosin(Safe)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Bisoprolol(Low Risk)
Hydrochlorothiazide(Safe)
Guanfacine(Low Risk)
Bosentan(Low Risk)
Bendroflumethiazide(Unsafe)
Atenolol(Unsafe)
Hydralazine(Safe)
Nitrendipine(Safe)
Acebutolol(Unsafe)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Nicardipine(Safe)
Nisoldipine(Low Risk)
Benazepril(Safe)
Verapamil(Safe)
Timolol(Safe)
Nimodipine(Safe)
Nebivolol(Unsafe)
Amlodipine(Low Risk)
Fosinopril(Low Risk)
Sotalol(Low Risk)
Nifedipine(Safe)
Felodipine(Low Risk)
Propranolol(Safe)
Valsartan(Low Risk)
Trandolapril(Dangerous)
Terazosin(Unsafe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Minoxidil(Safe)
Telmisartan(Unsafe)