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Re: Help please! Breastfeeding/medication Question

From: Richard M. Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 11:23:56 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 4 Nov 1998, Lisa wrote: >
>I saw an ad a few months ago for an oral medication to treat yeast
>infections. Is this medication safe to take while breastfeeding?

It is called Diflucan (fluconazole) and it is a catagory C medication not recommended in nursing mothers.

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Richard Chudacoff, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
BaylorMedCare
Houston/Sugar Land, TX

Advisory Board-OBGYN.net http://www.obgyn.net/board/chudacoff.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.




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