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Do Side Effects Of Nifedipine While Breastfeeding Affect The Baby?

Hi,I have been taking nifedipine retard 20 mg for 2weeks now(for high blood pressure),I m having a terrible headache,dizziness,shakey, my eyes are red,mostly tired,just to mention a few,but I m breastfeeding,should I be worried about my health and my baby?
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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I want to welcome you here at healthcare magic. I have reviewed the information in your health query and happy in answering.
Nifedipine comes distributed in mother's milk and due to this reason pharmaceutical industory says either don't nurse your baby or discontinue drug while your baby is on breastfeeding.
But AAP=American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nifedipine being safer during nursing period.
In such a situation I would like to refer you back to your treating physician and Pediatrician of your baby. They can guide you better in this issue.
I hope this was all you needed an answer for. Take Care.
Healthiest Regards!
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Do Side Effects Of Nifedipine While Breastfeeding Affect The Baby?

I want to welcome you here at healthcare magic. I have reviewed the information in your health query and happy in answering. Nifedipine comes distributed in mother s milk and due to this reason pharmaceutical industory says either don t nurse your baby or discontinue drug while your baby is on breastfeeding. But AAP=American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nifedipine being safer during nursing period. In such a situation I would like to refer you back to your treating physician and Pediatrician of your baby. They can guide you better in this issue. I hope this was all you needed an answer for. Take Care. Healthiest Regards!