Carbamazepine in breastfeeding

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

Is it allowed to take Carbamazepine during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Excreted into breast milk in moderate amount that could arrive to be significant. Most infants reported were not found of suffering clinical issues at short or long term. However, serum levels have reached a low range of therapeutic levels, with isolated cases of somnolence, poor feeding and transient liver dysfunction with associated cholestasis. One case of Deprivation Syndrome has been reported after sudden discontinuation of medication. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as usually compatible with Breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.
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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: Pain, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-10-08 09:58

Taking 200 m per day...not eliminating pain...I will have to increase dosage.

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