What Are The Paxil Side-effects For Breastfeeding Mothers?
December 13, 2009 by Guest Author
Filed under Breast Feeding Supplies
My wife was prescribed Paxil for post-partum depression. Since she is breastfeeding she would like to know what effect it will hve on the baby?
Paxil has low blood plasma levels in the mother, and a low transfer rate to human milk. It was undetected in the blood plasma of 7 of 8 breastfed infants in one study, all 16 of the infants in a second study, and all 24 of the infants in a third study. For babies exposed to paxil in utero, there is evidence that withdrawal may occur 24-48 hours after birth.
you cannot breast feed while on an anti-depressant
You are not supposed to breastfeed while on paxil or many other prescription medications. Check with your Dr. But don’t let her breastfeed while medicating.
Paroxetine (Paxil) passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take paroxetine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.