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I want to take spironolactone for my hormonal acne, but am still breastfeeding (comfort nursing) my 10 month old daughter. safe to take the spiro?
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Caution advised: Although no documented risk in humans, but metabolite of the drug is excreted in breast milk, and it is rather contraindicated during pregnancy, better wait till you fully wean your baby
Answered 11/27/2017
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