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Can I use Arthrotec if I am breastfeeding?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
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You should talk with your doctor about whether it is safe to take the arthritis drug Arthrotec (diclofenac and misoprostol) while you are nursing. The drug is excreted into breast milk.

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