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Re: Breast feeding and Dilantin

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 23:59:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 20 Nov 1999, Anna wrote: >
>I am a social worker working with Health Care for the Homeless and I
>have a dilemma. I am currently working with a 25 year old female who is
>in her 8th month of pregnancy. She is suppose to be taking 400mg og. of
>Dilantin/day for seizure activity (as evidenced by an EEG). What, if
>any are the side effects of continuing the Dilantin while breast
>feeding. My client does not trust her neurologist, let alone anyone
>else besides me. We have a professional relationship and she usually
>trusts the advise I give her. I would really appreciate any help you
>can give me in regard to this matter. I thank you for taking the time
>to read this posting and hope you will answer soon. Again, Thank you.
>Sincerely,
>Anna Marie

The PDR says "not recommended" because Dilaatin is secreted in low amounts in the breast milk.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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