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Im breastfeeding but only at night because of my work, can i take a diet pills even if i breastfeed at night ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No diet pills: I wouldn't. Diet pills can dehydrate you and in order to breast feed you should be drinking more fluids breast feeding alone may help you lose weight.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 11/12/2015

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