I have Crohn's Disease and my GI doc has presribed me 500mg of Flagyl 3 times a day for 3 weeks. My pediatrician said it was ok to continue to breastfeed my 2 month old while taking it. However, the pharmacist highly advised that I not breastfeed while taking it. She also said that 3 weeks was an extremely long time to be on it. Has anyone taken this while breastfeeding? Any opinions?
2007-03-14 15:12:22 · 6 answers · asked by tiredbutwiredlove 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Flagyl is listed in Thomas Hale's book "Medications & Mother's Milk" as a L2 (Lactation Risk Category 2 - safer). The categories are L1-L5, with 1 being safest and 5 being a big no-no.
Hale lists no pediatric concerns for this drug.
Evidently flagyl is even given to pediatric patients!
From his website:
http://66.230.33.248/discus/messages/40/213.html?1171383856
From http://www.kellymom.com/newman/09a-drugs_and_bf.html :
The following are a few commonly used drugs considered safe during breastfeeding:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra), alcohol (in reasonable amounts), aspirin (in usual doses, for short periods). Most antiepileptic medications, most antihypertensive medications, tetracycline, codeine, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), prednisone, thyroxin, propylthiourocil (PTU), warfarin, tricyclic antidepressants, sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), other antidepressants, *****metronidazole (Flagyl)*****, omperazole (Losec), Nix, Kwellada.
2007-03-14 15:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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I have Crohn's Disease and my GI doc has presribed me 500mg of Flagyl 3 times a day for 3 weeks. My pediatrician said it was ok to continue to breastfeed my 2 month old while taking it. However, the pharmacist highly advised that I not breastfeed while taking it. She also said that 3 weeks...
2015-08-10 19:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Emery 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my sources it is safe but PLEASE call motherisk.org Dial a 10-10 long distance plan and it will cost you less than $2. All they do is study safety during pregnancy and lactation. They are one of the best sources in the world:
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"The following are a few commonly used drugs considered safe during breastfeeding:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra), alcohol (in reasonable amounts), aspirin (in usual doses, for short periods). Most antiepileptic medications, most antihypertensive medications, tetracycline, codeine, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), prednisone, thyroxin, propylthiourocil (PTU), warfarin, tricyclic antidepressants, sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), other antidepressants, metronidazole (Flagyl), omperazole (Losec), Nix, Kwellada. "
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/09a-drugs_and_bf.html
2007-03-14 15:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
flagyl breastfeeding
2016-01-31 06:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by Hagen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to safefetus.com,
http://safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=223&TradeName=Flagyl&TradeId=534
" * Excreted into milk.
* Possible cause of diarrhea and secondary lactose intolerance in exposed infants.
* Should be used with caution because of potential mutagenic and carcinogenic effects.
* With single dose (2 grams) lactation can be allowed after 12-24 hours."
2007-03-14 17:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no not really i was not on flagyl but i had it while pregnant and then i was on some morphine and percasects after i had the babay and she was fine
2007-03-14 15:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by Snickerlicious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋