04/03/2023
Back pain medicine during breastfeeding
During breastfeeding, it is generally safe to use medicine to treat the typical symptoms of back pain.
Whether you’re planning for pregnancy or are pregnant or breastfeeding, you probably have lots of questions about if and how your child could be affected by your medication. The Ouiiou team provides you with advice backed by science so that you can either continue taking your medication with peace of mind or switch to more suitable medication in consultation with your doctor.
Are you taking regular medication for a chronic, long-term condition? Are you taking medication in the short or medium term to treat an acute condition?
Are you pregnant and do you occasionally or regularly take medication? Is it safe for you to continue taking this medication for the duration of your pregnancy? What alternatives are there?
Are you taking regular medication while breastfeeding your child? Do you want to continue safely breastfeeding while taking medication for an acute, short-term condition?
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Answer a few questions about your situation and tell us which medicines you need advice about.
Receive personalised advice about the safety of your medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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