Not exact matches
Other drugs that can
decrease milk supply are
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), some antihistamines, and perhaps diuretics.
Ones with Sudafed (
Pseudoephedrine) can
decrease your
milk supply in addition to making your baby fussy and irritable.
Medications that can
decrease the
supply of breast
milk include cold and sinus medications that contain
pseudoephedrine and certain types of hormonal birth control.
Medications containing
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Zyrtec D, others)-- use with caution because
pseudoephedrine can
decrease milk supply
If you do take
pseudoephedrine and notice a drop in
milk supply (many moms do not, but research shows that it can
decrease milk supply by as much as 24 %), simply stop the medication and take measures to increase
milk supply — the problem should resolve fairly quickly.
Be very cautious about taking
pseudoephedrine on a regular basis, as it has the potential to permanently
decrease your
milk supply.