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A 36-year-old male asked about a 35-year-old female:
is there any medication for hypertension during breastfeeding other than nifedipine?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Shariq Refai answered
Psychiatry 13 years experience
Yes: Yes verapamil is considered safe, so is methyldopa. Have a discussion with your physician.
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Dr. SCOTT SWOPE answered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Yes: You should talk with your physician, there
are other medicines, your OB and primary.
4882 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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