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Semaglutide use while Breastfeeding

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 9, 2023.

Drugs containing Semaglutide: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Semaglutide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of semaglutide during breastfeeding. Because semaglutide is a peptide molecule with a molecular weight of 4113 Da and is over 99% protein bound, the amount in milk is likely to be very low. Furthermore, semaglutide is only 0.4% to 1% orally absorbed, so it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant.

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.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Acarbose, Glipizide, Glyburide, Insulin, Metformin, Miglitol

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Semaglutide

CAS Registry Number

910463-68-2

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Hypoglycemic Agents

Incretins

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists

GLP-1 Agonists

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