Last update: July 15, 2017

Hypersomnia

Low Risk for breastfeeding


Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
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Neurological disease that causes excessive sleepiness and uncontrollable fits of sleep at any time of day.

It is recommended to breastfeed lying down horizontally, do not bathe the baby alone or with the baby in the bathtub and usually carry her in a pram better than in the arms. Bed sharing is not advisable.

Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care may worsen sleepiness.

The safest medications during lactation are fluoxetine, sodium oxybate and methylphenidate, rather than the Armodafinil and modafinil (see specific data sheets of these drugs).


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Other names

Hypersomnia is also known as Narcolepsy. Here it is a list of alternative known names::


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References

  1. Calvo-Ferrandiz E, Peraita-Adrados R. Narcolepsy with cataplexy and pregnancy: a case-control study. J Sleep Res. 2018 Apr;27(2):268-272. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. Aurora S, Aurora N, Datta P, Rewers-Felkins K, Baker T, Hale TW. Evaluating Transfer of Modafinil Into Human Milk During Lactation: A Case Report. J Clin Sleep Med. 2018 Dec 15;14(12):2087-2089. Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Busardò FP, Bertol E, Mannocchi G, Tittarelli R, Pantano F, Vaiano F, Baglio G, Kyriakou C, Marinelli E. Determination of GHB levels in breast milk and correlation with blood concentrations. Forensic Sci Int. 2016 Abstract
  4. Gashlin LZ, Sullo D, Lawrence RA, Rosen-Carole C. Treatment of Narcolepsy with Sodium Oxybate While Breastfeeding: A Case Report. Breastfeed Med. 2016 Abstract
  5. Marchese M, Koren G, Bozzo P. Is it safe to breastfeed while taking methylphenidate? Can Fam Physician. 2015 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  6. Hoque R, Chesson AL Jr. Conception, pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding in a narcoleptic patient with cataplexy. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. Spigset O, Brede WR, Zahlsen K. Excretion of methylphenidate in breast milk. Am J Psychiatry. 2007 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  8. Wise MS, Arand DL, Auger RR, Brooks SN, Watson NF; American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Treatment of narcolepsy and other hypersomnias of central origin. Sleep. 2007 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  9. Samuels ER, Hou RH, Langley RW, Szabadi E, Bradshaw CM. Comparison of pramipexole and modafinil on arousal, autonomic, and endocrine functions in healthy volunteers. J Psychopharmacol. 2006 Nov;20(6):756-70. Epub 2006 Jan 9. Abstract
  10. Heikkinen T, Ekblad U, Palo P, Laine K. Pharmacokinetics of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in pregnancy and lactation. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Abstract

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