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Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:08:10 +0200
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HI Esther,

My 2000 version of Medications and Mothersmilk lists Vioxx (Rofecoxib) as
lactation risk factor 3, which means 'moderately safe' as in 'there are no
controlled studies in breastfeeding women, however the risk of untoward
effects to a breastfed infant is possible; Or, controlled studies show only
minimal non-threatening effects. Drugs should be given only if the
potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the infant'.

I really want to advice you ( and all other IBCLC's that don't have it
already ) to get a copy of this book for yourself. It's priceless and very
affordable! You can find info at:
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/html/books.html

I think that every IBCLC should have a (reasonably current) copy of this
book, or subscribe to Thomas Hale's medications forum (it's free) if they
can't buy the book but do have an internet connection.

Kind regards,

Renate Rietveld, IBCLC (who doesn't have any financial or commercial
interest in this book), Rijswijk, The Netherlands



At 06:35 7-9-00 -0400, you wrote:
>Am looking for any feedback on the use of Vioxx and breastfeeding.
>Have gone the usual routes for information and having little success, so
any of your comments would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance, Esther Wiles RN, IBCLC.
>
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