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I'm a mom to 11mth baby.i accidentally took a 30mg of phentermine,and since then i stop breastfeed my baby(74hours).is it safe to breastfeed now?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Its half life is around 20 hrs, so it should have cleared from system by now, thanks for asking and for being safe with breastfeeding, goodluck

Answered 2/24/2015

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