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Does mirtazapine pass into breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Animal studies and limited human data show that mirtazapine passes into breast milk in very small amounts; decisions about continuing breastfeeding or mirtazapine treatment should weigh breastfeeding benefits for the child against treatment benefits for the woman.

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Mirtazapine 15mg TabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 15Document updated 6 December 2024

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