⚠️CautionCurated
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Paroxetine has one of the lower milk transfer rates among SSRIs and is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding. However, it has discontinuation syndrome risks and is teratogenic in pregnancy — not ideal if you may become pregnant again. Consult your healthcare provider.
Paroxetine transfers into breast milk at relatively low levels and infant serum levels are typically undetectable. It's considered compatible with breastfeeding by most sources. The main considerations are its discontinuation syndrome (hard to taper) and teratogenicity in pregnancy. If you're on paroxetine and it's working well, continuing through breastfeeding is a reasonable decision with provider guidance.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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