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My wife just took sumatriptan for a migraine. we have a 2-month old. is it safe to breastfeed?

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BREASTFEEDING: Any rx intake is pass to the baby by breast feeding. I suggest giving formula for now while mom is sick.

Answered 9/25/2012

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See below: It will not harm the infant.

Dr Diamond agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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