Breastfeeding and Valtrex
| I am a member of a pediatric dietitians newsgroup and
just wanted to share with you a post I made and the response to it a while back. People continue to wonder about the safety of breastfeeding on Valtrex, and it is A-ok! |
| Lisa, From Medications and Mothers' Milk 2002 edition by Pharmacist Thomas Hale Lactation risk L1 Pediatric concerns: none reported via milk Adult dosage - 500-1000 mg BID - TID L1 is the safest lactation risk category. Drug which has ben taken by a large number of breastfeeding mothers without any observed increase in adverse effects in the infant. You can order the book by calling 806-376-9900 $24.95 if your hospital pharmacy does not have the book. Gail XXXX,MS,RD, CSP |
-----Original Message----- From: LisaXXXXaol.com [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 9:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [pedi-rd] Breastfeeding and Valtrex I have had the question come up lately about women breastfeeding who take Valtrex suppressively (daily) for herpes. How much is safe. What are the recommendations. I honestly don't know. I would appreciate some help in this area, I will summarize answers and post them. Thanks in advance. Lisa XXXX, MS, RD, Peds RD |