Metformin in breastfeeding

Very low risk

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

Is it allowed to take Metformin during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Oral antidiabetic medication used for treatment of Diabetes Type II, Obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Biguanide drugs act by decreasing Neoglycogenesis (new formation of sugar) in the liver. Low risk of Hypoglycemia. Metformin is excreted into breast milk in non-significant amount and without harmful effect on breastfed infants of treated mothers, Obesity is associated with breastfeeding difficulties. In spite of Metformin has beneficial effect on Obesity, this is not true with PCOS because lactation capacity is related to growth of breast tissue during pregnancy which is not improved by the use of Metformin, Oral antidiabetic drugs are not effective for Diabetes Type I. For Diabetes Type II diet, physical exercise and breastfeeding may ameliorate glycemia levels. See remarks on mother's Diabetes Mellitus by consulting specific item.
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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 #3 Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2019-02-12 11:41

Iam male67.after taking this medicine my fasting sugar level has come down to around 6mmol/L from 7/8.

+3 #2 Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2018-05-08 11:46

Although this medicine has gotten my sugars down and my A1c is 6.0,it has also caused weight gain and swelling . That is the part I am not happy with. The info that comes with the meds does warn about this but my doctor was not .

+3 #1 Reviewer: Blackfoot, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-11-24 05:57

The medicine is very good brought me down to 6 but I am not happy with the weight gain even with exercise and diet.

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