Preventative migraine treatment during breastfeeding
Evidence-based neurology checklist on preventative migraine treatment during breastfeeding: Compatible drugs Metoprolol Propranolol Verapamil Amitriptyline Escitalopram Paroxetine Sertraline Probably compatible drugs Drugs to be used with caution Potentially toxic drugs Contraindicated drugs
Compatible drugs
- Metoprolol
- Propranolol
- Verapamil
- Amitriptyline
- Escitalopram
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
Probably compatible drugs
Drugs to be used with caution
Potentially toxic drugs
Contraindicated drugs
References
- Hutchinson S, Marmura MJ, Calhoun A, Lucas S, Silberstein S, Peterlin BL. Use of common migraine treatments in breast-feeding women: a summary of recommendations. Headache 2013; 53:614-627.
- Davanzo R, Bua J, Paloni G, Facchina G. Breastfeeding and migraine drugs. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2014; 70:1313-1324.
