The Basics
What is Estazolam?
can treat trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
Brand names for Estazolam
Prosom
How Estazolam is classified
Benzodiazepines, Hypnotics and Sedatives
Estazolam During Pregnancy
Estazolam pregnancy category
Category N/ANote 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 Estazolam while pregnant
N/A
Taking Estazolam While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Estazolam?
No information is available on the use of estazolam during breastfeeding. Because of the long duration of action of estazolam, an alternate hypnotic is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of estazolam during breastfeeding. Because of the long duration of action of estazolam, an alternate hypnotic is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Estazolam on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Estazolam
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/None listed
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