Comments on: Do You Think It Was Ok To Breastfeed After Taking This Medication?

By: Melissa S

Melissa S — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:05:06 +0000

It’s fine. The only reason they caution about decongestants is that it might reduce your milk supply. It’s perfectly safe for the baby.

By: Pippin

Pippin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:51:35 +0000

Should be fine. Tylenol is safe, and antihistimines/cold meds are only of concern because they may reduce your supply.
Feel better.

By: Do your own thinking!

Do your own thinking! — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:34:26 +0000

“Do you think this was OK?”
Goodness yes.
Do some reading — from reliable sources — and relax. Most drugs are quite safe.
Seehttp://www.kellymom.com/newman/09a-drugs…
Look up drugs individually here: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/ht…
& http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold…

By: laurie m

laurie m — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:28:16 +0000

the meds in tylenol sinus are approved by the aap for use in breastfeeding mothers, however be cautioned that your milk supply may decrease a bit. if you are only nursing 2 times a day though, i doubt you’ll notice it. both my kids were nursing loads more than 2 times a day at only 11 months old.

By: sleepyhe

sleepyhe — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:33:14 +0000

You should be fine. I have no facts to back it up except that it probably cycled out of your body by then. Also, I know I will get thumbs down, but I dont believe in being miserable while you are breastfeeding. You need to breathe and sleep comfortably in order to have the energy to take care of baby. If taken in moderation, then I see no problem in taking a cold pill once in a while if you’re sick.

By: LCP77

LCP77 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:56:32 +0000

Boy I hope so, I am in the same exact position as you. I have a cold and breastfeed only 2-3 times a day. I have been taking Advil Cold & Sinus and I was just hoping that since I didn’t breastfeed often that I could get away with it. I am miserable!