A member asked:

Id like to start breastfeeding my 2 week old baby but am taking 40 mg of sotalol once daily. how long before thats not in my system to safely start?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

DontStopWithoutDoc: "Any alteration in beta-blocker therapy must be done under the supervision of a physician." Beta-blockers should not be stopped abruptly as there is a significant risk of acute tachycardia and hypertension along with the potential of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). All recommendations about discontinuing Sotalol suggest a MINIMUM of two weeks of a slow wean. DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOC!!

Answered 10/4/2014

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