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I hav optic neuritis 3 weeks ago and had 1 g iv shots for 5 days and on oral steroid for 2 weeks weaning doses and breastfeeding 4 month old?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Steroids while : Breastfeeding is usually safe, depending on the dose and the type of steroid. http://www.drugs.com/breastfeeding/prednisone.html.

Answered 10/3/2013

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Good treatment: Weaning steroids is important and treatment should not have any side effects on baby via breastfeeding.

Answered 10/4/2013

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