Comments on: New Dangers in Breastfeeding & Codeine Discovered

By: The risks of a “safe” drug… « It’s Your Birth Right!!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:44:54 +0000

[...] thing is that while the information is new to ME… this is not NEW information. I actually found a great blog post about it from [...]

By: Babylune - Postpartum Painkillers You Shouldn’t Take

Babylune - Postpartum Painkillers You Shouldn’t Take — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:32:13 +0000

[...] if you have just given birth and are breastfeeding, pain killers that contain codeine, such as Tylenol3 are not recommended. The case study that revealed the danger has just been [...]

By: Genetics and Health » Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, and the CYP2D6 Gene

Genetics and Health » Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, and the CYP2D6 Gene — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:53:03 +0000

[...] Those who are slow metabolizers–between 7% to 10% of women diagnosed with breast cancer–face a higher risk of recurrence and should perhaps consider other treatments. According to Genes & Drugs, about the 2D6 gene is involved in the metabolism of about 25% of commonly prescribed drugs, including codeine, so knowing your CYP 2D6 genotype may be beneficial for more people than just breast cancer patients. [...]

By: Babylune

Babylune — Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:19 +0000

[...] Ever since the birth, I’ve become a real wimp. Ever little ache and pain sends me in search of my Ibuprofin or other kind of pain relief (although I’d never take a tablet containing codeine, like Tylenol 3) whereas before, I never took anything for a headache but a glass of water and a nap. [...]

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 11 May 2006 13:58:46 +0000

Great article. Thanks, Helen

By: kbaggott

kbaggott — Thu, 11 May 2006 11:55:57 +0000

Thanks Hsein. Most people should be fine. This is just one more thing to look out for.

By: Hsien Lei

Hsien Lei — Thu, 11 May 2006 11:35:42 +0000

The Psychiatric Times has more on the 2D6 gene. The most important point is that the majority of people should be safe, but there is still a significant proportion who may be ultrarapid metabolizers depending on their ethnicity. One of the major difficulties in identifying the ultrarapid metabolizers is that there are many different variations of the 2D6 gene. Current lab assays aren't able to capture them all. I think the advice given in the article is very good. Armed with this information, breastfeeding women should discuss with their doctors alternative forms of pain relief if needed.

By: christina

christina — Thu, 11 May 2006 11:35:25 +0000

thanks for sharing this information! i’m allergic to codene, and they gave me percoset in the hospital after the delivery… and I threw up for hours afterwards, until some smarter than the average nurse came in and said that if I am allergic to codene, i shouldn’t be taking percoset either! 600mg of Motrin and I could finally eat and drink.