Phenelzine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Phenelzine: Nardil
Phenelzine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because of the lack of data on use during breastfeeding, other antidepressants are preferred during breastfeeding.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Phenelzine can elevate serum prolactin in some patients[1] and has caused galactorrhea in nonpregnant, nonnursing patients.[2] The clinical relevance of these findings in nursing mothers is not known. The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Nortriptyline, Paroxetine, Sertraline
References
Coker F, Taylor D. Antidepressant-induced hyperprolactinaemia: incidence, mechanisms and management. CNS Drugs. 2010;24:563-74. PMID: 20527996
1. Segal M, Heys RF. Inappropriate lactation. Br Med J. 1969;4:236. PMID: 5388733
Phenelzine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
51-71-8
Drug Class
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
310
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Phenelzine use during Pregnancy
- Phenelzine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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