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Can Phentermine Be Taken While Breastfeeding?

I was prescribed Phentermine for weight loss, I take the medicing at 10am everyday and then breastfeed my daughter around 8pm. After doing my homework on the medicine (no studies that it s passed into milk). She is not nursing for nutrition rather than comfort. I haven t noticed and effects as of yet. Please tell me I can continue taking the meds and nursing.
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic

There are some medications that are passed on through breast milk, which may or may not be harmful to the nursing child.

It is your duty as a breastfeeding woman to know which medicines are harmless and which ones must be avoided.Your treating gynecologist is the best one who can guide you in this regard.

Now,Phentermine is made of substances that induce the production of adrenaline.

Phentermine is loosely related to amphetamines, sharing a significant amount in composition, which makes it highly likely to be addictive to the user.

Because of this, phentermine is strictly regulated by the US FDA and is therefore a prescription-only drug.

While there is no solid proof that phentermine is passed through the breast milk of a breastfeeding mother, you should take special precaution when you are breast feeding.

So,The best step is for you to consult your doctor, let him know that another doctor has prescribed you phentermine.

Generally,it is indeed safe for the breastfeeding women, it is the health of the baby that may concern you more.

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Can Phentermine Be Taken While Breastfeeding?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic There are some medications that are passed on through breast milk, which may or may not be harmful to the nursing child. It is your duty as a breastfeeding woman to know which medicines are harmless and which ones must be avoided.Your treating gynecologist is the best one who can guide you in this regard. Now,Phentermine is made of substances that induce the production of adrenaline. Phentermine is loosely related to amphetamines, sharing a significant amount in composition, which makes it highly likely to be addictive to the user. Because of this, phentermine is strictly regulated by the US FDA and is therefore a prescription-only drug. While there is no solid proof that phentermine is passed through the breast milk of a breastfeeding mother, you should take special precaution when you are breast feeding. So,The best step is for you to consult your doctor, let him know that another doctor has prescribed you phentermine. Generally,it is indeed safe for the breastfeeding women, it is the health of the baby that may concern you more. Regards,