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Seizures After Childbirth. On Epsolin And Valprol. Safe To Breast Feed?
hello Dr(s), i have dileivered baby last month , after 5 days of delevery i got seizures for which i am under treatment ....Medicine prescriped as Epsolin, Valprol and Levipil...i had stopped feeding my baby since then.... after reducing dosage of epsolin dr has told to start feeding now....
My baby also require mother feeding... will it be safe to feed the baby now????
My baby also require mother feeding... will it be safe to feed the baby now????
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Thu, 9 May 2013
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Madam,
You delivered a baby last month. After 5 days of delivery you got seizure for which you are under treatment. You were prescribed Epsolin, valprolol and Levipil. You had stopped feeding your baby after starting the tab. Epsolin (Phnytoin Sodium) dose was reduced and you were allowed breast feeding. It is OK regarding epsolin.
Points for your consideration regarding other seizure drug:
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breastfeeding.
In the case of Sodium Valproate:
You should only take this medicine while breastfeeding if your doctor thinks you need it
Before you have your baby you should discuss breastfeeding with your doctor. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor.
This for your information. i wish you to get alright very soon.
Best wishes
You delivered a baby last month. After 5 days of delivery you got seizure for which you are under treatment. You were prescribed Epsolin, valprolol and Levipil. You had stopped feeding your baby after starting the tab. Epsolin (Phnytoin Sodium) dose was reduced and you were allowed breast feeding. It is OK regarding epsolin.
Points for your consideration regarding other seizure drug:
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breastfeeding.
In the case of Sodium Valproate:
You should only take this medicine while breastfeeding if your doctor thinks you need it
Before you have your baby you should discuss breastfeeding with your doctor. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor.
This for your information. i wish you to get alright very soon.
Best wishes
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Hello,
It is strongly felt by neurologists and epileptologists that the benefits of breastfeeding largely outweigh the risks of exposing the baby to antiepileptic medications, including levetiracetam.
Valproate concentrations in breast fed babies is low.
Breast feeding is acceptable with epsolin.
As a matter of fact, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society both recommend breastfeeding in women with epilepsy.
I hope it helps.
Thanks
It is strongly felt by neurologists and epileptologists that the benefits of breastfeeding largely outweigh the risks of exposing the baby to antiepileptic medications, including levetiracetam.
Valproate concentrations in breast fed babies is low.
Breast feeding is acceptable with epsolin.
As a matter of fact, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society both recommend breastfeeding in women with epilepsy.
I hope it helps.
Thanks
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