Bisoprolol and breastfeeding

[DanniC88]

Im 31 years old and 36 weeks pregnant. I was discharged from hospital yesterday following a few days in amd a diagnosis of Ventricular tachycardia. Ibe been prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5mg once a day. Im just wondering has anyone else experienced this and is it safe to breastfeed while taking bisoprolol?? Ive asked pharmacists and doctors in the hospital and also asked my midwife/obstetrician but no one seems to know..

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hi DanniC88

The Breast Feeding Network has a fantastic helpline and FB group about drugs and breastfeeding.

breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk...

m.facebook.com/BfNDrugsinBr...

Propranolol is usually prescribed

sps.nhs.uk/articles/safety-...

Beta blockers are prescribed for women with high blood pressure too.

I wish you a well for the birth of your baby.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! The NHS recommend not to take Bisoprolol during pregnancy or beast feeding - see Section 7:

nhs.uk/medicines/bisoprolol/

I am slightly amazed no one was aware of this! ☹️

[allanrobson]

I'm a 68 year old man so can't really help re your pregnancy but I will say I was taken off bisoporal as I was completely fatigued. As soon as I came of them my demeanor improved considerably so I think you're right to be concerned. Speak to your local cardiac rehabilitation clinic. Hope all goes well.

[seasider18]

Is that not covered in the patient information leaflet with the tablets ?

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

No they just cover themselves by saying no breastfeeding when it is okay.

That's why the Breastfeeding Network is such a useful source of information they run a drugs helpline for women and healthcare professionals.