I like Dr. Jack's article "What Drugs can I take while BF" in The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis (given to me by someone who attended his talk in Jackson, MS, USA), in the Family Medicine Section, Jan 98. Gives a general overview of med use while bf, pharmacology, suggested approach to prescribing, specific examples of common drugs (antibiotics, incl. cipro, tetracycline, metronidazole, fluconazole; antihypertensives; ACE inhibitors; antidepressants; even contraceptives and recreational drugs/drugs of abuse). I am going to copy this article and post in the ER docs lounge. Tuesday a resident called me about some drugs, which were compatible w/ bf, and said "but giving formula for a few days is no big deal." To which I replied "Booooo. Yes it is, especially if you did not have to stop bf anyway." Not even to mention that temporary stoppage often turns out to be permanent - wish I would have thought to say that too. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC - can you tell I had a day to catch up on lactnet? ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html