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I had a baby 2 weeks & 4 days ago. pcp thinks i may have lyme disease & gave me augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 875mg for infection. is it safe to breastfeed?
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Safe: Drug details for Augmenting reveal probably safe.
Answered 7/29/2015
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Yes: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is safe with breastfeeding. However, it is best to avoid ANY medication in breastfeeding unless they are necessary. Hopefully your PCP is pretty certain about his/her diagnosis! I also recommend taking it right as you are finishing nursing so that it is at a lower concentration in your blood stream by your next feeding. And take probiotics while on antibiotics. Good luck!
Answered 7/30/2015
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