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escitalopram · Medicine question

Is breastfeeding recommended during treatment with escitalopram?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Breastfeeding is not recommended during escitalopram treatment because escitalopram is expected to be excreted into human milk.

Sources for this answer

Escitalopram 5 mg film-coated tabletsAmarox Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 25 February 2026

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