Limited information indicates that maternal doses of escitalopram up to 20 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants, especially if the infant is older than 2 months
9% to 9% of maternal dose
There were no differences in the rates of major malformations, premature births, stillbirths, or
Escitalopram (Cipralex ®) is a type of antidepressant drug called an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
The available data seem to support the notion that ESC might be considered safe during pregnancy, in particular as far as MMs is concerned
Mothers taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) like escitalopram during pregnancy and postpartum may have more difficulty breastfeeding, although this might be a reflection of their