Whether this drug passes into breast milk is not known. But because animal studies suggest that it may increase the risk of some types of cancer, women should carefully consider the safety of using it while breastfeeding.
It is not recommended. However, speak with your doctor, as you may be able to come off them or take alternative medication while you are breastfeeding.
Many, but not all, drugs do go into the milk of breastfeeding women.
NO
Lopid
Gemfibrozil
If it is the 'mini-pill' it is fine to take whilst breastfeeding. The 'combined' pill will however affect you milk production.
It lowers triglycerides and raises HDL
Factors that affect breastfeeding. First is diet, what you eat is what your baby is getting. Drugs, you cant breastfeed while you are taking anti-tuberculosis medication and chemotherapeutics.Time, the frequent you breastfeed, the more milk will be produced.
Breastfeeding doens't affect periods.
Studies in animals and humans suggest that gemfibrozil increases the risk of some types of cancer. The drug may also cause gallstones or muscle problems.
The drug passes into breast milk and may affect nursing babies. Women who are breastfeeding and need to take this medicine should check with their physicians.
to treat high cholesterol