Carol B provided a very elegant statement concerning the use of
lithium while breastfeeding.  Of course, all should be aware that
printed sources do state that its use should be avoided during
breastfeeding.  As  a psychopharmacologist, I try to educate
clinicians concerning this drug being OK to use during breastfeeding.

Must state for the record that lithium is actually the best mood
stabilizer to use during pregnancy if it is needed.  The reason being
that the other mood stabilizers (mostly anticonvulsants) are
teratogenic.

Julie Cold Kissack

Julie A. Cold,Pharm.D., BCPP                    office # 770 986-3208
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice        fax #    770 986-3384
Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy   digital beeper 404 225-2404
Atlanta, GA. 30341
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