Can a breastfeeding mother take Vicodin?

While the amounts of hydrocodone that get into breast milk are very small, some babies might have problems with those small amounts. Use of some opioids in breastfeeding may cause babies to be very sleepy and have trouble latching on.

Does hydrocodone affect baby while breastfeeding?

Hydrocodone is a opioid narcotic. Benzhydrocodone is a hydrocodone prodrug that is rapidly converted into hydrocodone in the gastrointestinal tract. Maternal use of oral narcotics during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, central nervous system depression and even death.

What pain meds are safe while breastfeeding?

What medications are safe to take while breast-feeding?

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
• Naproxen (Naprosyn) — short-term use only.

Is it safe to take opioids while breastfeeding?

Opioid use while nursing may also pose some risk to a breastfed infant, as many opioids pass into breast milk. Use of some opioids in breastfeeding can cause the baby to be very sleepy and have trouble latching on. They may also cause breathing problems for the infant, and in some cases have resulted in infant death.

Can I take cyclobenzaprine 10mg while breastfeeding?

Summary of Use during Lactation If cyclobenzaprine is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Monitor the infant for (drowsiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones), especially in neonates and preterm infants and when using combinations of sedating drugs.

Can I breastfeed after taking a muscle relaxer?

Summary of Use during Lactation Amounts of cyclobenzaprine in milk appear to be very small and two infants apparently tolerated the drug in milk well. If cyclobenzaprine is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.

Which muscle relaxant is safe during lactation?

Introduction: Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant primarily used in the treatment of pain. Its use during lactation is a matter of concern as its level of exposure to infants through human milk is still unknown.

Is it OK to take Flexeril while breastfeeding?

What can I take for muscle spasms while breastfeeding?

Nursing mothers can use:

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Proprinal)
• naproxen (Aleve, Midol, Flanax), for short-term use only.