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Nexito 10 while breastfeeding
Can i take nexito 10 tablet and inderal 20 while breasfeeding my 5 month old child.. I have them before 1and half yr
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Both Nexito (escitalopram) and Inderal (propranolol) can sometimes be used while breastfeeding, but they do pass into breast milk in small amounts. Safety depends on dose, frequency, and the baby’s health. Do not restart them on your own without medical advice.
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- Consult your psychiatrist/physician before restarting.
- Inform your pediatrician so the baby can be monitored if medicines are resumed.
- Do not self-start or change doses without guidance.
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Watch your baby for unusual sleepiness, poor feeding, or irritability if you are prescribed these medicines. Always take under supervision.
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Ideally, Medications are avoided during breast feed as per guidelines
But post Partum Adjustment and depression is very common and for managing mood symptoms such as irritability, low mood, anxiety disturbed sleep, medications are prescribed to a lactating mother
I will advise you to plan a consultation and discuss your symptoms and past history too
Medications will be planned accordingly
Propranolol is not needed, must follow medication under supervision after discussing with psychiatrist
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Guntur
Hii..
The cause for restarting the medication should be evaluated..
Don't do it on your own.. if there is a need for starting medication breastfeeding can be planned accordingly to the half Life and Tmax of the drug..
Consult online for further assessment and treatment
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Dr. Pavitra Shankar
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
Both Nexito (Escitalopram 10 mg) and Inderal (Propranolol 20 mg) are sometimes prescribed during breastfeeding. Small amounts can pass into breast milk, but in most cases they are considered relatively safe, especially when the benefits to the mother are important.
Next Steps
Escitalopram is one of the safer antidepressants in breastfeeding, but babies should still be monitored for excessive sleepiness, feeding difficulties, or irritability.
• Propranolol also usually has minimal risk to breastfed infants.
• Before restarting, it is important that your doctor reassesses your current mental and physical health needs, dosage, and whether these medications are still the best fit for you now.
Health Tips
• Do not restart old prescriptions without consulting your psychiatrist/physician. Dosage and necessity may have changed since 1.5 years ago.
• Always inform your child’s pediatrician that you are taking these medicines, so they can keep an eye on the baby’s growth and development.
• If you notice any unusual symptoms in your baby (sleepiness, poor feeding, breathing issues), seek medical advice promptly.
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Dr. Ritesh Ranjan
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8 yrs exp
Patna
Consult a psychiatrist , do not start yourself .
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