Is Empagliflozin safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Empagliflozin. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
A mother with glycogen storage disease type Ib was taking empagliflozin 20 mg daily during pregnancy and postpartum. Breastfeeding (extent and duration not stated) was successfully initiated, and the infant showed normal development at 3 months of age.[ 1 ]
Effects on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Levels in milk
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternatives LactMed lists
Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).
Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.