A member asked:

What happens if i need pain reliever once a week for arthritis and i'm breastfeeding/pumping?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Some of that: medicine ends up in the breastmilk. although very small amounts it can be an issue if you start talking more than once a week. The baby can get slightly dependent on the medication and can cause withdrawal symptoms if its an opiate pain medication. If you are worried I would speak with your child's pediatrician.

Answered 7/24/2014

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