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What pain meds and abortives are safe during breastfeeding?

Hopeful
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Hello all, I have been suffering from migraines since I was a...

08/15/08

My daughter is 3 weeks old and we are breastfeeding very well.  I have had 7 migraines in the 3 weeks after delivery and have tried Midrin and Fioricet.  In the past I have not had a response to the triptan family and have had some relief with Stadol NS, Percocet, and Toradol.  Are there any medications that are safe if passed through breastmilk?

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Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Hi Hopeful,

 

We have an Ask the Clinician question:  Hydrocodone for headaches & Migraines while breastfeeding?  and article about this topic you can find HERE.

 

Always discuss the benefits vs. the risks with your doctor.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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