they gave me a script for prevacid last night and my mother in law is filling it now. the doc said it was safe to take while breastfeeding but my MIL said that doc is a quack so now i'm worried. i've been trying to look it up online but all i can fine are sites that want to sell me prevacid
2007-03-20 03:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by confused mom 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Prevacid is a brand name for Lansoprazole.
According to "Medications & Mother's Milk" by Hale -
Hale lists it as a "Lactation Risk Category L3" which means "moderately safe." (L1 is safest and L5 is a big no-no.)
Structurally similar to omeprazole, it is very unstable in stomach acid and to a large degree is denatured by acidity of the infant's stomach. A new study shows milk levels of omeprazole are minimal and it is likely milk levels of lansoprazole are small as well. Although there are no studies of lansoprazole in BFing mothers, transfer to milk and its oral absorption (via milk) is likely to be minimal in a BF infant.
The only likely untoward effects would be a reduced stomach acidity. This product has no current pediatric indications although it is occasionally used in severe cases of erosive gastritis.
Under pediatric concerns, Hale says, "None reported via milk. It is unlikely to be absorbed w hile dissolved in milk due to instability in acid."
ETA:
"M&MM" is the best printed resource for info on drugs and breastfeeding. Your local Lactation Consultant and/or La Leche League Leaders should have a copy of this book.
2007-03-20 03:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well prevacid is used to treat pediatric patients BUT the BEST source of information is motherisk.org all they do is study safety during pregnancy and lactation.
Please call right now, dial a 10-10 long distance plan and it will cost less than $2.
Motherisk's Home Line - (416) 813-6780 - for information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy. [This is a toll call to our Toronto call centre. Callers may have to wait up to 10 minutes to speak to a counsellor.]
These Helplines are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
2007-03-20 03:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Prevacid Ac
2016-10-14 11:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took it during pregnancy and have been taking it for 5 years since his birth. He's had no bad effects from it. I have never heard of it ever having abnormal effects on the baby.
2007-03-20 03:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Kim*~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor say its ok to take then it is because docs know what they are talking about.
2007-03-20 03:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by shell 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have your MIL ask the pharmacist.
2007-03-20 03:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by leaptad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is safe to take any kind of medication while breastfeeding.
Why should some doctor care about what happens to you or your baby?
2007-03-20 03:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
i dont think so...a great deal of everything that you eat/drink is going to your milk and therefore to your baby...
2007-03-20 03:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by Iryna 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋