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Medicines zonisamideQuestion & answer

zonisamide · Medicine question

How long must breastfeeding be avoided after stopping zonisamide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Breastfeeding must not be resumed until one month after zonisamide therapy is completed because zonisamide remains in the body for a long time.

Sources for this answer

Zonegran 25 mg Hard CapsulesADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 34Document updated 16 February 2024

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