Triazolam and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

Because little information is available on the use of triazolam during breastfeeding, an alternate hypnotic may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Triazolam has a relatively short half-life, so occasional use while breastfeeding an older infant should pose little risk to the infant, but monitor the infant for sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain.

Drug levels in milk and infant serum

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in breastfed infants

In a telephone follow-up study, 124 mothers who took a benzodiazepine while nursing reported whether their infants had any signs of sedation. One mother took triazolam while breastfeeding and reported no sedation in her infant.[1]

Effects on lactation and breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternative drugs to consider

Zaleplon, Zolpidem

References

1. KellyLE PoonS MadadiP Neonatal benzodiazepines exposure during breastfeeding. J Pediatr 2012 161 448 51 22504099 PubMed