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Re: Glucophage and breastfeeding

From: Katie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 21:52:04 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Heidi wrote: >
>Has anyone taken Glucophage while breastfeeding? I gave birth 5 weeks
>ago and was on Glucophage XR throughout my entire pregnancy, but stopped
>it the day I delivered (my pregnancy was completely uneventful and
>healthy and my daughter is perfect!). My doctors don't seem to have an
>answer as to whether or not I should be on it while nursing. This drug
>worked miracles for me and my PCOS and I desperately want to go back on,
>but not if it could be unsafe for my baby. Thanks!!
>
>--
>Heidi
>

I tool Glucophage for approx. 3 months prior to getting preg. and then three months into the pregnancy. The doctors had me stop then and I have been told not to go back on it until I wean my son who is now 11 months old. It is in a classification that is not proven to be safe for breastfeeding.




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