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The "best" lactation drug Domperidone is not FDA approved. US women use intl pharmacies to buy. But they stopped shipping in pandemic. Only drug that is approved is Reglan & side...
The "best" lactation drug Domperidone is not FDA approved. US women use intl pharmacies to buy. But they stopped shipping in pandemic. Only drug that is approved is Reglan & side...
effects include severe depression, anxiety and involuntary muscle spasms & effects may not go away after drug is stopped! 
Interviewed 3 pediatricians--all said they would never prescribe it b/c of side effects. None would go on the record for me...Others mentioned "politics"
Interviewed 3 pediatricians--all said they would never prescribe it b/c of side effects. None would go on the record for me...Others mentioned "politics"
of getting Domperidone approved in U.S.
I wonder who may be lobbying to block a proven & effective lactation drug and making sure the only OPTION women have is no option at all? Give you one guess! 3/4
I wonder who may be lobbying to block a proven & effective lactation drug and making sure the only OPTION women have is no option at all? Give you one guess! 3/4
When we say lack of breastfeeding support is a systemic issue, riddled with commercial interests and back door politics to prevent women from having what they need to feed their babies with their bodies, this is it! 4/4 https://wapo.st/2JVimQa
