Mexiletine

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

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

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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 Mexiletine:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  2. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7329891
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2426155/pdf/postmedj00225-0009.pdf

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: Craig30t, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2018-06-02 01:53
I take 150 mgs. x 3 daily. No evidence of v-tach yet, but I am also an LVAD patient, which may be helping me also.
+3 #2 Reviewer: b0ceph0s, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-11-01 04:14
Dizzy,Shakey,Tired, Vertigo, but taken with Amiodorone seems to be effective.
+3 #1 Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient) 2017-06-23 06:45
while I have had no rhythm problems in the last several years, I am ready to discontinue taking this med due to the severe stomach distress when I take this med (every 8 hrs) Don

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