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I am pregnant and taking 5mg of nadolol a day for my pots. after birth is it safe to breastfeed? i know it is in breastmilk but its a low dose i take.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nadolol: Other beta blockers like metaprolol is recommended if you are going to breast feed.

Answered 12/31/2013

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