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Subject:
Compazine Alternative--Why?
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"Nice, Frank" <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 15 Dec 1998 12:30:07 -0500
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There appears to be no clear contraindication to the cautious use of
phenothiazines in the lowest effective dose in lactating women (monitor for
drowsiness and lethargy):
Maitra R, Menkes DB.  Psycotropic drugs and lactation.  NZ Med Journal.  June,
1996: 109 (1024); 217-9.
Thiels C. Pharmacotherapy of psychiatric disorder in pregnancy and during
breastfeeding: a review.  Pharmacopsychiatry July, 1987:  20 (4): 133-46.

Frank J. Nice, DPA, CPHP

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