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Is anyone breastfeeding whilst taking Sertraline?

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Hi My doctor has prescribed me this drug and has told me it's safe to continue to breastfeed ny son. I have tried to do some research on the subject but have found little information. I am really worried about starting to take this medication. I have had this before many years ago but not whilst feeding and trying to care for a little one. Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance smile

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  • maureen75524
    maureen75524 Rtl

    Posted

    I would get a second opinion, or perhaps if you're worried switch your baby to bottle feeding.  Do you have a peditrician for your baby, if so consult them for their opinion.

    • Rtl
      Rtl maureen75524

      Posted

      Hi Maureen75524 I have been told that only tiny amounts of the drug pass into the milk so it is deemed one of the safest drug to use. I really don't want to stop breastfeeding I'd rather not take the tablets but I want to feel better! I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. But thank you for taking the time to reply it's greatfully appreciated

  • michelle63291
    michelle63291 Rtl

    Posted

    I am ! I went to 3 different doctors to ask and they all gave me the ok !
    • Rtl
      Rtl michelle63291

      Posted

      Hi Michelle63291 smile How long have you been taking them for and do you mind me asking what dose you are on? How old is your little one and have uou noticed anything different? Sorry for all the questions xx

    • michelle63291
      michelle63291 Rtl

      Posted

      50 at first now on 100 ! She is 2 and I will stop breast-feeding Soon I hope lol ! I had no plans on feeding this long but she did ! And what kind of differences do you mean?
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      Rtl michelle63291

      Posted

      smile Have you noticed any difference in your daughter like side effects? What time do you take your tablets and did you suffer from side effects at 1st? I'm just so anxious about taking the tablets! Thank you for taking the time to reply to me it really is appreciated smile

    • michelle63291
      michelle63291 Rtl

      Posted

      No not at all ! I take them In the am yes I had some side effects but for me I need to take meds ! I have OCD and anxiety so bad sometimes I can barely function !
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      Rtl michelle63291

      Posted

      Thank you. I have started taking tablets now had a few side effects but not as bad as I 1st feared.
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