Will you be able to breast feed while on paxil?

Answer

Probably Safe in Usual Doses
Little is known about the effects of these drugs on a breastfeeding infant, but if there is an effect, it will probably be mild. In rare cases, a child will have an allergic reaction.

Name of Drug Brand Name Use

ACE inhibitors Enalapril (Vasotec), Benazepril (Lotensin) Used to treat high blood pressure

Acyclovir and valacyclovir Zovirax, Valtrex Antiviral for herpes infections

Anticholinergic agents Pro-Banthine Used to treat intestinal and gall bladder spasms; may reduce milk supply

Anticonvulsants Depakote, Dilantin, Tegretol (avoid ethosuximide, phenobarbital, and primidone) Used for seizures and mood disorders

Antihistamines Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton May reduce milk supply and cause infant drowsiness or fussiness

Antituberculars INH Used to treat tuberculosis

Azathioprine Imuran Used to suppress the immune system following organ transplants

Barbiturates (except phenobarbital) Fiorinal, Fioricet For sedation and tension headaches

Bupropion Wellbutrin For depression

Clindamycin Cleocin Used to treat abdominal and vaginal infections

Oral Decongestants Sudafed, Entex PSE Used to treat congestion associated with colds or allergies; often reduces milk supply

Ergonovine (short course)

Used to treat uterine bleeding. May reduce milk supply.

Fluconazole Diflucan Antifungal

Gadolinium Magnevist, Omniscan Contrast agent for MRI studies

Haloperidol Haldol Used to treat psychosis

Histamine H2 blockers Cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), nizatadine (Axid), and famotidine (Pepcid — preferred) Used to treat stomach problems

Hydrochlorothiazide (low doses) HydroDiuril Diuretic for high blood pressure

Lorazepam Ativan Used to treat anxiety

Methimazole Tapazole Used for hyperthyroidism; less than 20 mg/day is probably safe

Metoclopramide Reglan Used for gastrointestinal problems and to increase milk supply

Midazolam

Sedative used in anesthesia

Naproxen Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve Used for pain relief; okay if baby is at least 1 month old

Oxazepam Serax Used to treat anxiety

Paroxetine Paxil Used to treat depression

Phenothiazines Compazine (anti-nausea), Stelazine, Thorazine (anti-psychotic)

Propofol Diprivan Sedative used in anesthesia

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Used to treat hyperthyroidism

Quinidine

Used to treat heartbeat irregularities

Quinolone antibacterials Cipro and Levaquin; Noroxin is preferred Treatment of urinary tract infections and gonorrhea

Salicylates (occasional use) Aspirin Used for pain relief

Sertraline Zoloft Used to treat depression

Spironolactone Aldactone, Aldactazide Used to treat high blood pressure

Sulfisoxazole Gantrisin Used to treat urinary tract infections

Sumatriptan Imitrex Used to treat migraines

Tetracyclines < 14 days tetracycline, doxycycline Used to treat acne and urinary tract infections

Trazodone

Used for depression and sleep

Tricyclic antidepressants (avoid doxepin) Elavil, Tofranil, Pamelor Used to treat depression

Verapamil Calan, Isoptin, Verelan Used for high blood pressure

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