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Can I use Zestril if I am breastfeeding?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Experts don't know if Zestril (lisinopril) passes into human milk. If it does, it could cause serious harm to a nursing baby. If you are breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor whether to stop taking the medicine or to wean your baby.

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