Is Cilnidipine Advisable While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Sun, 16 Apr 2017

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Question : Hi , i am a lactating mother recently diagnoised with high BP. Docter advised to take cilidipine 5mg daily. During browsing found that cilidipine is not advised for breast feeding mothers..can you please advice what side effect this doasage will have on my 5 months old baby..thanks in advance

I am also using thyronorm 25mcg for thyroid treatment.

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cilidipine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As per your clinical history is concerned your doctor has advised you to take Cilnidipine 5 mg once a day. As other medications it has side effect on the person who is taking it; but for baby no side effect - not yet been established so far. So nothing to be worried at all you can take it and safely feeding your baby. Also, take medication for thyroid and to check your TSH once again.

Hope that helps

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