Breastfeeding while on Paxil

Pucci · 07-24-2008, 11:13 AM

I was put on Paxil after my son was born (initially the doctor put me on Prozac but I asked him to change it to Paxil, since I read in a breastfeeding expert's book that less paxil gets into the mother's milk than Prozac).

So in all the materials that I have read, it says that Paxil is one of the safer SSRIs to take while breastfeeding. Now looking back I wonder if I have done more harm than good and could there be any long-term behavioural problems with my son because I took Paxil while breastfeeding.

Katesmom · 07-24-2008, 03:16 PM

I nursed while on paxil. And, I quit paxil (suddenly) while nursing. By that time, I was only nursing Kate a couple of times a day. I definitely saw her go through a bit of withdrawal short-term. Considering that horrible state I was in at that time myself, it is definitely note-worthy that I could tell anything about her having a hard time. So, there is no question in my mind that babies get paxil in breastmilk--enough to make a difference.

Having said that, Kate has no issues at all with learning or behavior. I see no long-term effects with her at all.

07-24-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Pucci Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83	Breastfeeding while on Paxil I was put on Paxil after my son was born (initially the doctor put me on Prozac but I asked him to change it to Paxil, since I read in a breastfeeding expert's book that less paxil gets into the mother's milk than Prozac). So in all the materials that I have read, it says that Paxil is one of the safer SSRIs to take while breastfeeding. Now looking back I wonder if I have done more harm than good and could there be any long-term behavioural problems with my son because I took Paxil while breastfeeding. __________________ Dec 2007 my second attempt without dr.'s help 18.5 mg x 5 weeks 15 mg x 5 weeks 12.5mg x 5 weeks 10 mg x 5 weeks 8.75 mg x 5 weeks 7.5mg x 5 weeks 6.125 mg x 6 weeks 5 mg x 6 weeks 3.75 mg X 6 weeks 2.5 mg x 5 to 6 weeks presently on 1.89 mg x 5 weeks

07-24-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Breastfeeding while on Paxil I nursed while on paxil. And, I quit paxil (suddenly) while nursing. By that time, I was only nursing Kate a couple of times a day. I definitely saw her go through a bit of withdrawal short-term. Considering that horrible state I was in at that time myself, it is definitely note-worthy that I could tell anything about her having a hard time. So, there is no question in my mind that babies get paxil in breastmilk--enough to make a difference. Having said that, Kate has no issues at all with learning or behavior. I see no long-term effects with her at all. __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

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