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Does levetiracetam pass into human breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Levetiracetam passes into human breast milk, so breast-feeding is not recommended; if treatment is needed during breast-feeding, its benefits and risks should be weighed against the importance of breast-feeding.

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Levetiracetam 1000mg Film-Coated TabletsZentiva · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 17Document updated 23 December 2025

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