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Hi, My Wife Had Gestational Hypertension In The Last Trimester.

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Posted on Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Question: Hi,
My wife had gestational hypertension in the last trimester. She was asked to be on labetol 100mg . After delivery her BP is still high. Doctor now has asked to take Nicardia retard 10mg. Is it safe for infant when he is breastfeeding from mother?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,it is safe,you can take.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your healthcare.
I have gone through your history and understand your concern.
Yes,you can take the medicine, it is safe during breastfeeding but keep the gap for 4 hrs.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
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Hi, My Wife Had Gestational Hypertension In The Last Trimester.

Brief Answer: Yes,it is safe,you can take. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting us about your healthcare. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. Yes,you can take the medicine, it is safe during breastfeeding but keep the gap for 4 hrs. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck Regards