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Migraine Medications in Breast Feeding, Headache Medications in Lactation

  • See Also
  1. Headache in Pregnancy
  2. Headache Medications in Pregnancy
  • Indications
  1. Postpartum Migraine Headaches while lactating
  • Management
  • Abortive medications considered Lactation compatible
  1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  2. Caffeine
  3. Ibuprofen or Naproxen
  4. Prednisone (or Prednisolone)
  5. Magnesium Sulfate
  6. Sumatriptan
  7. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  8. Prochlorperazine
  9. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Management
  • Prophylactic medications considered Lactation compatible
  1. Propranolol
  2. Nadolol
  3. Timolol
  4. Verapamil
  5. Valproic Acid
  • References
  1. (1994) Pediatrics 93:137-50 [PubMed]
  2. Mayans (2018) Am Fam Physician 97(4): 243-51 [PubMed]
  3. Silberstein (2004) Neurol Clin 22:727-56 [PubMed]