With reference to Christine's question regarding Celexa use, there is a new
article I just saw this a.m., CLIN PHARMACOL THER 2002; 72:84-91. (Clinical
Pharmacology and Therapeutics.)  According to Reuters Medical News,
"Citalopram Therapy Appears Safe During Pregnancy":

"There is minimal exposure of the infants to the drug during lactation."

"Nine mothers in each group breastfed their infants. 'The citalopram and
metabolite concentrations in the milk were 2- to 3-fold higher than maternal
plasma concentrations, but the infant citalopram and metabolite plasma
concentrations were very low or undetectable' Dr. Heikkinen and colleagues
note."

P.D. Gordon, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Delaware Division of Public Health--WIC Program
Breastfeeding Coordinator

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