I have an ophthalmic migraine, can I take sumatriptan while I am breastfeeding? I had my IUD, mirena inserted yesterday morning following my 2nd pregnancy. Could this be the cause of my ophthalmic migraine? Thank you for your answer. When I was pregnant, my doctor prescribed sumatriptan that I could take 50mg and take another tablet if the migraine did not subside within 2 hours. Can I do the same thing with breastfeeding? Thank you very much for your help

Can I take sumatriptan if I am breastfeeding?

32-year-old woman3 years ago

I have an ophthalmic migraine, can I take sumatriptan while I am breastfeeding?

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32-year-old woman · 3 years ago

I had my IUD, mirena inserted yesterday morning following my 2nd pregnancy. Could this be the cause of my ophthalmic migraine?

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

Hi, thanks for your question!

Yes, sporadic use of sumatriptan while breastfeeding is safe

As for the cause of the migraine, it's too difficult to know if the IUD is the cause, unfortunately.

I hope I've been helpful, and I'm available if you have any other questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

32-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Thank you for your answer. When I was pregnant, my doctor prescribed sumatriptan that I could take 50mg and take another tablet if the migraine did not subside within 2 hours. Can I do the same thing with breastfeeding?

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

Yes, it's the same way to take it

32-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Thank you very much for your help

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

We'd love to!

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