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Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties
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Lactation Safety Information

For Parkinson's disease

For Parkinson's disease
No
Levodopa, (as co-beneldopa or co-careldopa)
May interfere with lactation
Serious adverse effects reported in adults
Dopamine receptor agonist
No published evidence of safety for Parkinson’s disease
See section 6.7.1 for use in suppression of lactation
18 September 2020

For hyperprolactinaemic disorders and lactation suppression

For hyperprolactinaemic disorders and lactation suppression
No
Cabergoline
Small amounts in breast milk
Suppresses lactation
Serious adverse effects reported in lactating mothers (see summary)
18 September 2020