Regarding your medications, Glycomet (metformin) is generally considered safe during breastfeeding, as only tiny amounts pass into breast milk and are highly unlikely to affect your toddler. Reclide XR 60 (gliclazide) also passes into breast milk in very small quantities, but carries a slight risk of lowering your baby's blood sugar. Since your child is older and eating solid foods, this risk is very low. However, please monitor them for unusual sleepiness. I highly recommend discussing these medications with your doctor to ensure the safest plan for you and your baby.
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Is it safe for a breastfeeding mother to take the diabetes medications Reclide XR 60 and Glycomet, and could they affect her 18-month-old baby?