Methyldopa

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

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

Excreted into breast milk in non-significant amount without side-effects observed in breastfed infants from mothers who were on this medication. Plasma levels in those infants were undetectable or very low. Prolactin level may be increased with the appearance of galactorrhea. Such increase of Prolactin level will not affect breastfeeding ability of a mother who has an established lactation. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates is as compatible with breastfeeding. List of Medicines (WHO-2002): compatible with Breastfeeding.

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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

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

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25073822
  2. http://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-medicina-clinica-english-edition--462-pdf-S2387020615000376-S300
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18466419
  4. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1527-3466.2007.00036.x/pdf
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12044345
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12044345
  7. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  9. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9532984
  11. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2044.2012.07195.x/epdf
  12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3838502
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3843238
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/728288
  15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1429559/pdf/brjclinpharm00286-0052.pdf

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: TeeLife, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2019-04-21 04:16
I sweat when i carry out any activity and feel so lazy about walking even the shortest distance because my legs feel so heavy
+3 #2 Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient) 2018-12-21 08:09
I have been taking it for almost 4 years. I was put on it when I became pregnant. It has managed my blood pressure even while I was pregnant. The only side effect I seem to have is extreme fatigue. I am tired all the time.
+3 #1 Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-05-17 04:44
SINCE I BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICINE ITS MAKES MY LEFT SIDE HURT ONLY AND MY CHEST KEEP TIGHTING WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

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