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

Antiviral used for treatment and prophylaxis of type-A Influenza. Since it is a dopamine agonist is also used to treat Parkinson’s disease. At latest update relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because of large volume of distribution and low plasma level observed (Pacifici 1976), a passage of significant amount through breastmilk or side-effects on the infant are not likely to occur. Amantadine reduces plasma levels of prolactin, it has been used to treat galactorrhea caused by the use of dopaminergic neuroleptic drugs (Siever 1981 Correa 1987, Marken 1992, Carvalho 2011), however there is not information about the effect on lactating mothers. Prolactin is important to milk production especially during the first few weeks within birth. Frequent and effective stimulation of the nipple by the infant is essential on the maintenance of breastfeeding. Whether administered during breastfeeding, it would be advisable not to use it in the neonatal period and monitor 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...

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: Homelessfish, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient) 2019-03-22 04:15
Works wonderful for me. I take one tablet in the morning and have for many years. It has only been with the progress of my illness that this drug is starting to not be strong enough. Two tablets and it my brain would be working overtime.
+3 #2 Reviewer: Marilyn, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-05-07 12:30
I have had trouble sleeping. My doctor said to take one in the morning and another at noon. I think I am going to go with just one today around 10 to get me through the afternoon at my keyboard and see how that works.
+3 #1 Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient) 2017-12-29 08:22
I only take this,when I am experiencing fatigue and have had enough sleep.

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