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Can Lisinopril Be Taken While Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016
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Question : The maternal fetal medicine doctors just cleared me for breastfeeding and I'm on lisinopril. How will my baby be effected by this?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your baby will not be affected

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Lisinopril is safe to take while breast feeding.

You can continue Lisinopril while breast feeding. Your baby will not be affected by this.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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It wont slow down her blood pressure or effect her kidneys?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No. It wont affect

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No. It wont slow down her blood pressure or affect her kidneys.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Lisinopril Be Taken While Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Your baby will not be affected Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns. Lisinopril is safe to take while breast feeding. You can continue Lisinopril while breast feeding. Your baby will not be affected by this. Let me know if you need anymore help. Regards