Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule Breastfeeding
Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule.

What is Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule used for?


LYRICA is indicated for: Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Management of postherpetic neuralgia Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older Management of fibromyalgia Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury LYRICA is indicated for: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) (1) Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) (1) Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older (1) Fibromyalgia (1) Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury (1)

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule low risk for breastfeeding
Pregabalin is the one and only active ingredient present in Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule. Pregabalin in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Pregabalin in breastfeeding.

Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys


Pregabalin while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 148553-50-8

Anti-epileptic drug with structural properties similar to Gabapentin. Also used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. It is excreted into breast milk in small quantities as plasma levels in infants were less than 10% of maternal ones when compared to those of treated mothers. No side effects were observed in those infants. Because less experience has been published than with other drugs of the same group, alternatives that are known as safer should be considered of choice during the neonatal period or in case of preterm babies.


Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Pregabalin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 148553-50-8

Very limited data indicate that amounts of pregabalin in breastmilk are low. If pregabalin is required by the mother of an older infant, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding, but until more data become available, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.



What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule?

Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule so you should inform him based on your convenience.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule, is it safe?

Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.


If I am using Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Lyrica | Pregabalin Capsule in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week