Has anyone used GTN cream whilst BFing?

[Swaliswan]

My GP prescribed me GTN cream today but it says on the leaflet that it shouldn't be used if you are BFing. As far as I can make out, all medicines say that so I was wondering if anyone else has used it while BFing or knows a good reason for me to not use it. Also, if I can't use it, do you know what I can use instead?

Should be ok as long as you're not using loads of it! (You'd get s'effects before baby though). Presume it's for an anal fissure...poor you hope it helps.

Erm it's for three anal fissures that I've had for 13 months

Erm it's for three anal fissures that I've had for 13 months

Grrrrrrr, stupid firefox told me that I hadn't posted when I had!

ouch one is bad enough but three must be grim. Have you been referred to a specialist?

Is it topical, Swaliswan? If so, how will it get anywhere near the milk?

Find the active ingredient and look it up on the internet.

Tiktok, it is topical but it is absorbed into the bloodstream and is known for causing severe headaches as a side-effect. I've looked it up on the internet and it seems that I would be wise to use it after BFing to ensure that only a minimal amount is passed onto DD.

Hairycaterpillar, no I haven't been refered to a specialist yet and I don't want to be if it means surgery. I'll see how the GTN goes and maybe ask for some diltiazem as an alternative if necessary.

Saliswan, the other point about it being topical is that it doesn't get into the digestive system - and sometimes, when this formulation (topical) is chosen for meds it is because it would be rendered ineffective as the digestive juices would 'kill' it or else it would simply pass through untouched. If this is the case, and I have no idea about whether this applies in this situation, any presence in the breastmilk would not be significant (because even if it does get into the milk via the bloodstream, it would not actually 'do' anything).

Just saying that it is worthwhile thinking outside the box about this, and asking your GP or the pharmacist specifically....daft to be in pain and discomfort if the risk is minuscule, IMO.