Chlorpromazine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Chlorpromazine is also known as: Ormazine, Thorazine

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Chlorpromazine Concentrate while you are pregnant. Chlorpromazine Concentrate is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Chlorpromazine Concentrate.

Chlorpromazine Pregnancy Warnings

Chlorpromazine has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. The drug has been frequently used in all stages of pregnancy for treatment of nausea and vomiting. Studies of a possible teratogenic effect have been conflicting. Use during labor is occasionally associated with hypotension which can be dangerous to both mother and fetus. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Chlorpromazine should probably be avoided during labor. It should otherwise be given during pregnancy only when benefit outweighs risk.

Chlorpromazine Lactation Warnings

Chlorpromazine is excreted into human milk in small amounts. The American Academy of Pediatrics describes chlorpromazine as a drug "whose effect on nursing infants is unknown but may be of concern". The Academy also notes drowsiness and lethargy in the infant and galactorrhea in the adult as reasons for concern.

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