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Is it safe to take lorazepam while breastfeeding?
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Lorzaepam: Category d i believe it will be passed on to the baby lactation enters breast milk/not recommended breast-feeding considerations drowsiness, lethargy, or weight loss in nursing infants have been observed in case reports following maternal use of some benzodiazepines.
Answered 6/17/2015
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Lorazepam and breast: Lactation enters breast milk/not recommended ) breast-feeding considerations drowsiness, lethargy, or weight loss in nursing infants have been observed in case reports following maternal use of some benzodiazepines. It is a category d medicine.
Answered 12/7/2015
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Meds inBreastfeeding: Certain medications cross placenta do avoided in pregnancy and some are secreted in milk and should not be taken while nursing.There are some medical concerns for the baby and lorezepam can affect the nervous system and should be avoided please discuss with your doctor about the need to continue while nursing.
Answered 4/11/2016
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Not for the baby : Lorazepam is secreted in breast milk and therefore will affect your baby. May result in difficulty with breathing, slow heart rate and drowsiness in your baby.
Answered 9/3/2017
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