Carbidopa

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

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

When associated to levodopa it may decrease breast milk production.

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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 Carbidopa:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf

Comments  

+3 #4 Reviewer: CARBIDOPA, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2019-05-04 11:08
TROBULE GOING TO SLEEP
+3 #3 Reviewer: misty, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient) 2018-03-16 11:22
it helps me walk better without feeling like im falling
+3 #2 Reviewer: citizenw, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver) 2018-01-27 08:07
change in dosage associated with subtantial and potentially serious side effects; medical professionals not as informed/educated/alert to these side effects as would be desirable
+3 #1 Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-01-26 04:34
after taking this drug, my symptoms i.e. shakiness, stiffnes, have subsided. Drug has worked for me without after effects. Totally satisfied so far.

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