pg. 546 of 1999 book, Medications in Mother's Milk.  Phentermine is an
appetite suppressant. Tom says it has a small molecular weight and probably
transfers readily into br. milk. "The use of this product in breastfeeding
mothers would be difficult to justify and is not advised."  In other words,
go to Weight Watchers or some such support group for weight loss help!  1/2
life is 7-20 hours, peak is 8 hours.  Drug is CNS stimulant.  Probably more
dangerous if baby was newborn, but since 9 mo old 24 hours seems reasonable
to me to resume BF. Just my opinion...Sincerely , Pat in SNJ

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consider passing them on.

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