I searched the archives for this drug and came up with a lot of questions,
but only one answer from Dr Hale and it was regarding the use of Neurontin
for seizures would the same information apply to long term breastfeeding?
This lady is looking for any information that can help her.

"I have bipolar disorder, and DESPERATELY want to breast feed, as I know how
important it is for the baby's health, but I am on medications to control my
manic episodes. I have managed to get off Haldol and Paxil, and now am only
on Neurontin. I am scaling back the neurontin for pregnancy, and have been
told by many people that I will not be able to breastfeed unless I am able
to get off the Neurontin completely, as it is passed into the breast milk."

She went on to say that she has tried to contact the makers of Neurontin.
"I called Parke-Davis, the maker of Neurontin, and they have no information
for me, as it has not been studied in breastfeeding women. I was wondering
if you might be aware of a Pregnancy Registry on Neurontin, or might have
some anecdotal information gathered from breastfeeding mothers about any
negative effect of Neurontin in their babies from breast milk."

Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Pauli

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