Is it safe to take hydrocodone while nursing?

Answer 1

Hydrocodone is definitely secreted into your breast milk. That said, it is safe to use while nursing, although certainly the ideal would be to avoid medication when possible. I unfortunately had to deliver my first child via c-section, since she was in breech position. Knowing that I was nursing my daughter, my doctor still prescribed hydrocodone and ibuprofen. Her reasoning was that the benefits of the medication, relief from the pain of surgery, would enable me to care for my child better. It's very important to manage pain so that it doesn't get out of control. At first I took the medication as frequently as prescribed and needed, but as the pain lessened, I could space it out, and eventually I was hardly taking it at all. I do prefer to avoid all medication while nursing, but there are situations where it is certainly worth it to get some relief. Evaluate your scenario with that in mind.

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Answer 2

It is not safe at all to take hydrocodones while nursing.