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


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

It is a first generation antihistaminic and piperidine drug with a moderately sedative effect. Minimally secreted into breast milk. Indicated for anorexia (Cyproheptadine is safer) and long-term prophylaxis of migraine (Propranolol or Valproate are considered to be safer drugs)

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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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Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Pizotifen:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25217187

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