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

At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk. Evidence on other antihypertensive drugs of the same family with similar structure, pharmacokinetics and action profile (nifedipine, nimodipine, nicardipine) has shown that they are excreted into milk in non-significant amount.Its high plasma protein binding capacity makes it highly unlikely a passage into milk. It has been described an increased Prolactin plasma level and gynecomastia after using Felodipine. Until more extensive published data about this drug regarding breastfeeding are available a safer alternative drug should be used, especially during the neonatal period and/or in case of premature infants.

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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/9112362

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: Am one, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2019-05-16 03:43
ok.. but I have noticed I have tingling in my feet and I am sure it is this medication that causes it. Have never had it before.
+3 #1 Reviewer: Trish110aol.comxbx, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-08-09 02:36
I just started this 2.5 mg and Indapamide from Mayo Clinic and both these drugs are causing me to have joint pain. First in left legs and now I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Feel like I am ready for a scoters. Not a candidate for either of these meds. Also has red40 dye in the Indapamide 1.25mg.

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