Reglan/Domperidone

[peaseblossom55]

At what point did you consider these as options if you had low supply? Were you concerned about any side effects? Did you chose one over the other? I'm getting desperate and I think these options will be my only choice now too boost supply.  I hate taking meds and am concerned about the side effects really.  I also am concerned if I take domperidone because it's not FDA approved in the US.  Any stories are really appreciated.

[emilie]

My lactation consultant said I should consider these, but as someone with a history of depression and anxiety I am very weary of Reglan especially because from what I have read, it can exacerbate mood disorders. I don't know if you fall into that category. As for domperidone, I am just really sketched out by ordering from an online pharmacy. Maybe I shouldn't be, but it just doesn't sit well with me. Maybe others have positive stories.

Have you tried the More Milk Plus supplement? Even though it gave me stomach issues, it did increase my milk some. I know a lot of people tolerate it well.

[lilyelayne]

No personal experience but here are some possibly relevant threads:

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/81876/experience-domperidone

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/19687/meds-increase-supply

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/99676/reglan


Links:
Jack Newman domperidone
Jack Newman comparing domperidone & reglan
kellymom on prescription galactologues

[lilyelayne]

Per kellymom the depression side effects of Reglan don't develop until 3-4 weeks; could you talk to your IBCLC about a short course to see if it boosts supply? I don't know how long it takes to see if it works.

Sending Internet hugs.

[peaseblossom55]

Jan 28, 2017 8:33:01 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

No personal experience but here are some possibly relevant threads:

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/81876/experience-domperidone

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/19687/meds-increase-supply

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/99676/reglan


Links:
Jack Newman domperidone
Jack Newman comparing domperidone & reglan
kellymom on prescription galactologues

I tried more milk plus and it didn't help. I worry a bit about the reglan for the reasons you mentioned even though I never really have had any depression or anxiety per se. I worry about domperidone for the same reasons.

So tired sorry emilie

[vlagroupie]

peaseblossom55 I have no personal experience with either. However I went to a local bf support group and the LC leading the group had personal experience with reglan. She ended up having to check herself into a hospital bc it was seriously affecting her mood. She highly recommended against it but would recommend domperidone. I guess it is only available overseas, so I don't know how you get the drug here. Anyway thought I would share that tidbit. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.

[peaseblossom55]

Jan 29, 2017 15:48:53 GMT -5 vlagroupie said:

peaseblossom55 I have no personal experience with either. However I went to a local bf support group and the LC leading the group had personal experience with reglan. She ended up having to check herself into a hospital bc it was seriously affecting her mood. She highly recommended against it but would recommend domperidone. I guess it is only available overseas, so I don't know how you get the drug here. Anyway thought I would share that tidbit. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.

Ugh that is so scary. Thanks for sharing

[minae01]

I did a 12 day course of Reglan after exhausting all other options. I have a history of anxiety and have been on Zoloft for years. I was nervous about trying it, but my OB said the side effects were very rare. I didn't see any increase in production, but I had no side effects, either. I was apprehensive about having to order Domperidone, so I never tried that. I'm wishing I would have! My friend uses it and has noticed an increase in supply. Nothing crazy, but I'd say an extra ounce per pump. No side effects at all (at this point - it's been a few months).

[bonnesetter27]

I took domperidone with my DD. She was born with a tongue tie and could not nurse effectively, thus my supply was extremely low. At 2 weeks we switched over to pumping and supplementing with formula. I only pumped but nothing increased my supply. I ordered domperidone and used Dr. Jack Newman's articles to figure out dosage. I went from barely covering the bottom of a bottle to an oversupply in 4 weeks. I ended up donating milk. The only side effect I had was increased hunger so I put on some weight but well worth it. I ordered from a site because other girls on here suggested it. I am not sure if it is still active but it was inhousepharmacy dot vu. It took about 14 days to get to me and they took e-checks. It was very worth it to me.