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Should I take Onglyza if I am breastfeeding?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Studies have not determined whether the medication is passed to your baby during breastfeeding, or the effect the drug may have on an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of taking the drug while you are breastfeeding.

 

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