Can you take valtrex while breastfeeding?

Question

I was prescribed valtrex for shingles, the er doctor said I cannot breastfeed while taking it but my primary doc said it was safe. Anyone know the truth?

Answer 1

I would call your pharmacist to make certain, but according to this website, it's compatible with breastfeeding:

http://safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=865&TradeName=Valtrax&TradeId=1156

Answer 2

Valtrex While Breastfeeding

Answer 3

2

Answer 4

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Answer 5

No.

"It is not known whether valacyclovir passes into breast milk and how it may affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby."

It's not known how damaging this can be. Don't take a chance. Or stop breastfeeding. Shingles won't go away without the Valtrex. Put your baby on formula. But don't not give him VALTREX!

Answer 6

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, you should only take Valtrex under the advisement of a doctor and when indicated. A study reported by GlaxoSmithKline shows that ingredients in Valtrex can be passed onto a baby through breastmilk. When 500mg dosages of Valtrex were given twice a day to a nursing mom, a portion of acyclovir of approximately .6 mg/kg/day were passed onto the baby.

Answer 7

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Can you take valtrex while breastfeeding?
I was prescribed valtrex for shingles, the er doctor said I cannot breastfeed while taking it but my primary doc said it was safe. Anyone know the truth?

Answer 8

Valtrex to be of benefit needs to be started within 72 hours of the getting shingles. The benefit is that it may decrease the duration of the disease, and decreases the chance of pain (post herpetic neuralgia) that may occur afterwards. The neuralgia is more a problem only in the elderly.

A person with shingles can give chicken pox to non-immune contacts (like children who have not had a c.pox shot). I think you may want to contact your child's pediatrician re' this.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk and how it may affect a baby. You should not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Answer 11

According to their website, Valtrex may pass through to the baby in your milk and may harm the baby.

Here is the link:
http://us.gsk.com/products/assets/us_valtrex.pdf