Aripiprazole,brexpiprazole,and cariprazine can affect milk supply: Advice to breastfeeding mothers

Abstract

Objective

We sought to review the effects of Dopamine Receptor Partial Agonist (DRPA) antipsychotic medications on milk supply and breastfeeding.

Method

Narrative review of selected literature including animal and human data.

Results

Scant case study evidence suggests that DRPAs may lead to reduced milk supply for some.

Conclusions

Women taking DRPAs should be advised of the possibility that these may affect milk supply, and reporting should be encouraged to aid future research.

Keywords

Dopamine receptor partial agonist lactation breastfeeding

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