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Is it allowed to take Valsartan 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...

Trade Names

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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: baen2t, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2019-03-20 05:22
78 yr old female with stubborn BP. Drug very effective reducing BP but experiencing back pain daily. I will get off of it when good replacement can b found.
+3 #2 Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-05-08 06:33
put on this medication for high blood pressure..did not work at all...pressure remained the same after one week! and no none told me about the recall..time to get a new physician...
+3 #1 Reviewer: BOOPS22, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-06-18 06:03
DID NOT CONTROL MY BLOOD PRESSURE AT ALL---MADE IT ERRATIC.

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