Will Lisinopril Be Secreted Into The Breast Milk?

Posted on Sun, 18 Sep 2016

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Question : If im breastfeedinf and taking lisinopril how muxh of the medicine is actually absorbed into the the milk?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Definitive data lacking due to inadequate studies.

Detailed Answer:
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No data is available regarding the presence of Lisinopril in human milk or the effects of Lisinopril on the breast fed infant or on milk production. Hence it is not possible to comment definitively how much amount of lisinopril is secreted into breast milk. However, Lisinopril has been shown to be present in rat milk. Because of the potential for severe adverse reactions in the breastfed infant it is not recommended for use in lactating women to be treated with Lisinopril.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Whats a good replacement for lisinopril that can allow me to breastdeed too?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
List provided

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. There are various antihypertensives that are safe to be taken while you breast feed your baby:
enalapril
captopril
atenolol
metoprolol
labetalol
nifedipine

The first two are very similar to lisinopril. Please discuss with your treating physician before deciding to change the medicine.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar