Because little information is available on the use of triazolam during breastfeeding, an alternate hypnotic may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Triazolam has a relatively short half-life, so occasional use while breastfeeding an older infant should pose little risk to the infant, but monitor the infant for sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain.
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
In a telephone follow-up study, 124 mothers who took a benzodiazepine while nursing reported whether their infants had any signs of sedation. One mother took triazolam while breastfeeding and reported no sedation in her infant.[1]
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Kelly LE, Poon S, Madadi P, et al. Neonatal benzodiazepines exposure during breastfeeding. J Pediatr. 2012;161:448–51. [PubMed: 22504099]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Triazolam
CAS Registry Number
28911-01-5
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Benzodiazepines
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