What is covered in this topic?

This topic is intended to support the practical implementation of the psychotropic recommendations for nonacute indications in these guidelines. For advice on the use of other drugs during breastfeeding, consult a drug information resource. This topic may be relevant for any person who is breastfeeding; this includes cis women, trans men and nonbinary people.

For information on the use of the following drugs while breastfeeding, see:

• antidepressants
• antiepileptics
• antipsychotics
• benzodiazepines
• lisdexamfetamine
• lithium
• melatonin
• suvorexant
• zolpidem or zopiclone
• complementary medicines.