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

Migraine

May 14, 2018 (Very Low Risk)

Breast feeding protect from migraine recurrence during postpartum: migraine recurred within the first postpartum month in 100% of women who bottle-fed and in only 43.2% of those who breastfed.

While breastfeeding avoid using associations of drugs and those derived from phenazone, ergotamine, barbiturates or sedative medication.

Ibuprofen and Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) are safe, alone or associated to low doses of codeine or caffeine. Metamizole (Dipyrone) is widely used in Europe and Latin America without serious side effects. Among Triptan-type drugs Sumatriptan is a more convenient medication.

For prophylaxis purposes Propanolol, several anti-epileptic (Gabapentin, Valproate) and anti-depressant drugs (Verapamil, Amitriptylin). compatible.


See below the information of these related products:
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

  • Headache
  • Headaches
  • Hemicrania
  • Sick Headache

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