Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use THD-2-SO? Is THD-2-SO safe for nursing mother and child? Does THD-2-SO extracts into breast milk? Does THD-2-SO has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can THD-2-SO influence milk supply or can THD-2-SO decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

THD-2-SO lactation summary

THD-2-SO is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for THD-2-SO is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of THD-2-SO may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that THD-2-SO 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 THD-2-SO .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using THD-2-SO Vs not using THD-2-SO And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using THD-2-SO 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 THD-2-SO usage in lactation

No data on transfer into breastmilk are available. It may lengthen QT interval. Check-up for sedation. Risk of SIDS.

Answer by DrLact: About THD-2-SO usage in lactation

Because there is no published experience with THD-2-SO during breastfeeding, other antipsychotic agents are preferred.

THD-2-SO Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Phenothiazines cause galactorrhea in 26 to 40% of female patients.[1][2] Hyperprolactinemia appears to be the cause of the galactorrhea.[3][4][5] The hyperprolactinemia is caused by the drug's dopamine-blocking action in the tuberoinfundibular pathway.[6] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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