Is Citalopram compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Citalopram?

Citalopram

July 2, 2015 (Very Low Risk)

Excretion into breast milk is low. Serum levels of infants from treated nursing mothers have been shown to be very low.

Overall, short or long-term harmful effect has not been reported among breastfed infants. Neither negative effect on growth nor psychomotor development has been observed in breastfed infants.

Galactorrhea associated or not to hyperprolactinemia, may appear.

Although it is considered to be safe while breastfeeding, an alternative with lesser excretion into breast milk should be preferred.

Women who are on antidepressant treatment during pregnancy are in need of special and intensive support for breastfeeding because of a high risk of early weaning.

Alternatives

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Citalopram Hydrobromide
  • Nitalapram

Writings

  • Циталопрама (Cyrillic)
  • シタロプラム (Japanese)

Drug trade names

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