Can I breastfeed after taking headache medication?

There are many headache medications, some of which can be excreted through breast milk and therefore have a certain effect on the baby, so patients cannot breastfeed after taking such headache medications. If the patient is taking ibuprofen extended-release capsules, this drug is safe and effective during breastfeeding, and it is possible to breastfeed after taking it. If the headache occurs during breastfeeding, the first thing to do is to find the cause, for example, if the headache is caused by a cold, it is recommended that the patient take vitamin C, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and drink more water to speed up the excretion of this toxin in the body to relieve it. If the headache is a neuropathic headache or migraine, it is recommended that the patient should not take pain medication as much as possible, and can improve the symptoms through physical therapy, such as hot compresses on the head, acupuncture, and massage to improve the headache.