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

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. A high protein-binding capacity makes excretion into breast milk unlikely. In addition, a low oral bioavailability makes difficult the absorption towards the infant's plasma from ingested milk, except in prematures or newborns who may show an increased absorption. Case report of kidney function impairment of a baby whose mother had taken Telmisartan in pregnancy. Until more data on this medication is available, safer alternative drugs are preferred, especially in premature babies or during the neonatal period. Should an ARA-II medication (Sartan type) be necessary, the associated risk may be decreased by choosing the one with a favorable pharmacokinetics (shorter half-life elimination time and lower bioavailability) like Eprosartan and Losartan

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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...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23178070
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12732865
  3. http://www.nature.com/jp/journal/v23/n3/pdf/7210871a.pdf

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-04-11 10:20
I think my dosage is not enough
+3 #2 Reviewer: BPowell, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient) 2018-01-29 06:35
I have taken 50mg of Losartan daily for nearly 20 years with no side effects. I am a runner and very physically active. It has worked well for me.
+3 #1 Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-11-08 06:41
Started taking this medication a few months ago because the one I was on was recalled. After a couple of months I noticed that I would wake up every morning with a mild headache. Then my arms and shoulders started to hurt, a lot, a shooting pain through my arms, especially the right one to the point that the pain would keep me up at night. I blamed it to carrying heavy groceries, sleeping position, etc. I went to the doctor and requested another medication immediately.

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