The Basics
What is Quazepam?
Used to treat insomnia.
Brand names for Quazepam
Doral
How Quazepam is classified
Hypnotics and Sedatives, Anti-Anxiety Agents, Benzodiazepines
Quazepam During Pregnancy
Quazepam pregnancy category
Category XNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Quazepam while pregnant
N/A
Taking Quazepam While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Quazepam?
No information is available on the long-term use of quazepam during breastfeeding. Because the drug and metabolites could accumulate in the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the long-term use of quazepam during breastfeeding. Because the drug and metabolites could accumulate in the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Quazepam on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Quazepam
Zaleplon, Zolpidem.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Hilbert JM, Gural RP, Symchowicz S et al. Excretion of quazepam into human breast milk. J Clin Pharmacol. 1984;24:457-62. PMID: 6150944
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