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

It is a first generation antihistamine drug which is related to ethanolamine, with sedative and anti-muscarinic effects. It has been used as hypnotic and for vomiting relief. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Pharmacokinetic characteristics would favour that it may be excreted into breast milk in significant amount. On a telephone survey, 10% of infants whose mothers were on several types of antihistamine medication have suffered of colicky pain and irritability that disappeared without treatment. For both treatment of mothers and infants would be safer the use of tested antihistamine medication without sedative effect, especially in prematures and infants younger than 1 month of age. Whenever used while breastfeeding, the use of the lower effective dose and for the shortest time as possible is recommended. Follow-up for somnolence and feeding troubles should be warranted. Bed-sharing is not recommended when the mother is on this medication.

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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...

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+3 #3 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-08-21 05:12
experienced falling and staying asleep until i found this at costco sleep aid is all it said with the active ingrediant doxylamine. I am happy to have found and now take this nightly. I get a good 8-10 hours of sleep. If i do wake up to use the bathroom i fall right back asleep! The best part is of course a well rested sleep and I wake up feeling fantastic! I highly recommend costco brand its a two pack and a great find!
+3 #2 Reviewer: RetiredUSCG, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2018-07-26 01:55
I suffer from sleep apnea, and after being placed ashore from my military duties due to medical issues, my sleep patterns were absolutely horrible. I couldnt fall asleep, and when I did i would wake up every 2 hours or so. I started taking 1 pill a night at the same time every night for the last year and I get a solid 8 hours every night. The only drawback is Im extremely drowsy in the morning and usually dont get out of bed till around 8 or 9 am.
+3 #1 Reviewer: 75 or over Male 2017-01-25 01:38
I use 2-3 per night. No side effects at all.

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