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Is it allowed to take Chloroquine during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

No adverse effect has been described. Anti-malarial drug used for anti-inflammatory and immune suppressive medication on collagen diseases like idiopathic arthritis or lupus. After a dose of 5 mg per kilo taken by the mother only 0.2 mg is secreted into breast milk. This amount would not be harmful for the child since the dose to a child as chemo-prophylaxis for malaria is 8 mg per kilo each week. Avoid using it in patients suffering G-6-P-dehydrogenasa. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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+3 #1 Reviewer: jimminy, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-02-23 02:18
The first couple of doses are misery inducing with sporadic appetite, frequent nausea, and bouts of upset stomach/diahrea and gastro-intestinal discomfort. After that it seems to get better. Any tips on reducing nausea and other side effects beyond takijng with a meal would be much appreciated as most symptoms occurred 3 to 4 days after taking the first dose both times I have had the displeasure (two separate releif work trips)

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