Nursing and Elmiron...

[Asha2287]

Not exactly sure where to post this since I don't see an area for nursing moms...

I asked my obgyn if I could take Elmiron (which I used to take before pregnancy) for my Interstitial Cystitis while nursing and she said absolutely not. :( She also said there are no other similar drugs I could take either. I am a little confused at why I can't take it while breastfeeding, if it can be taken during pregnancy. Has anyone nursed with Interstitial Cystitis or while on Elmiron?

[Braedley]

that is a puzzler, but I assume it has to do with how the drug reacts within the body - it may not cross the placenta b/c the drug molecules are large and pregnancy is safe, but it may be a different story within the production of breast milk/nursing..I would definitely ask though - In Canada, we have a place called Motherisk, which is at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids, and they deal with these type of questions for pregnant women/new moms, you should see if your area has something similar you could contact for more info if your doc doesn't have any.
I was allowed to stay on Elavil and nurse while taking it for both my pregnancies, and I've just stayed on it since b/c I don't want to disrupt the way I feel just to switch to another med - the only thing is that your doc knows what's best for you, although you are always entitled/encouraged for a 2nd opinion if you feel it warrants one :)
Good luck!

[kuntrygurl78]

I just looked it up on www.safefetus.com

It says that there isnt any research on it to know if its safe or not.

If you have any other bfing questions, contact me! My son is 16 months and we are still bfing :angel: