An Overview of H2 Blockers and Breastfeeding
H2 blockers are passed through breast milk in low amounts. The manufacturers of H2 blockers generally suggest that a nursing woman who has been prescribed an H2 blocker either stop breastfeeding or stop taking the H2 blocker.
Practically, when healthcare providers are asked about H2 blockers and breastfeeding, they often advise their patients that it is okay to breastfeed while taking these medications. This is because, in many cases, the benefits of breastfeeding a child outweigh the possible risks.
What Does the Research Say About H2 Blockers and Breastfeeding?
Studies have shown that H
2 blockers are passed through breast milk in relatively low amounts.
While it is not known how these low amounts of H
2 blockers might affect a growing baby, the risks are probably low, especially since some H
2 blockers are approved for use in infants (even newborns). If you are using H
2 blockers to treat a more serious condition (such as ulcers), your healthcare provider may recommend taking H
2 blockers while breastfeeding. However, if you are taking H
2 blockers for a less serious condition (such as indigestion), your healthcare provider may recommend stopping H
2 blockers while breastfeeding.
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