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7387289 
Journal Article 
Review 
Which drugs are contraindicated during breastfeeding? Practice guidelines 
Moretti, ME; Lee, A; Ito, S 
2000 
Yes 
Canadian Family Physician
ISSN: 0008-350X
EISSN: 1715-5258 
46 
1753-1757 
English 
11013791 
WOS:000089515500012 
QUESTION: Many breastfeeding mothers are concerned about taking medications that might affect their babies. Are there any guidelines on which drugs are safe?

ANSWER: Only a few drugs pose a clinically significant risk to breastfed babies. In general, antineoplastics, drugs of abuse, some anticonvulsants, ergot alkaloids, and radiopharmaceuticals should not be taken, and levels of amiodarone, cyclosporine, and lithium should be monitored.