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Halia

09-24-2013 10:14 PM

Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

I'm having flu-like symptoms now and I called in to work for a couple of days already. My consultation is scheduled next week, Monday. That's the latest, grrr!!! Anyway, I need advice on the meds which are fine to take while nursing my baby. I'm a bit wary of just taking OTC pills as it may harm my baby.
Thanks in advance for letting me know ladies! Cheers.

Idalia

09-25-2013 11:04 PM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

From what I know of, Ibuprofen and Ciprofloxacin are safe to be taken while nursing.

Dalinda

10-02-2013 11:01 PM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

Antihistamines like Claritin and Tylenols are safe I believe.

Oh, quick question though, how about meds for Diarrhea? Are they safe while nursing?

Edda	10-08-2013 01:12 AM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

Yup, Ibuprofen is safe. I usually take it while nursing. Talk to your doctor about this, especially when we're talking about antibiotics taken during nursing.

Baha	10-18-2013 03:58 AM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

I remember my doctor giving her ok to Advil and Motilium to me when I was still nursing.

Dalinda

11-04-2013 01:54 AM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

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Originally Posted by Dalinda (Post 4466)

Antihistamines like Claritin and Tylenols are safe I believe.

Oh, quick question though, how about meds for Diarrhea? Are they safe while nursing?

Bump.

Anyone? :)

Baha	11-13-2013 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalinda (Post 4683)

Bump.

Anyone? :)

I guess Loperamide is absolutely safe while nursing. Still best to consult your doctor first before taking a regular, OTC med.

Cadelaria

11-17-2013 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalinda (Post 4683)

Bump.

Anyone? :)

Loperamide is safe to take while nursing as per my OB GYN.

Adalira

11-23-2013 03:23 AM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

Oh, this thread is just oh so enlightening! :)

Gaetana

11-27-2013 02:30 AM

Re: Meds that are OK while breastfeeding.

I believe that there are antibiotics which definitely a no-no while nursing so talk to you doctor before taking one.

Edda	12-06-2013 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaetana (Post 4805)

I believe that there are antibiotics which definitely a no-no while nursing so talk to you doctor before taking one.

Yeah, OTC drugs are negotiable while nursing. Even the pharmacists could give us a heads up. Antibiotics are of a different story.

Baha	12-12-2013 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Edda (Post 4866)

Yeah, OTC drugs are negotiable while nursing. Even the pharmacists could give us a heads up. Antibiotics are of a different story.

Oh, I've heard several scary stuff which happen when taking one while conceiving. Terrible. :(

Idalia

12-21-2013 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Baha (Post 4931)

Oh, I've heard several scary stuff which happen when taking one while conceiving. Terrible. :(

Yes, there are tonnes!!!! That's why we should be very, very careful in this most sensitive 9 months of our life and the lives of our bubs!

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