Abreastfeeding mother requires treatment for depression. which drug would be safe to use if the mother wishes to continue breastfeeding the newborn?
a. fluoxetine
b. paroxetine
c. valproic acid
d. methotrexate

The answer is B: Paroxetine

Explanation:

Paroxetine is a medication that women can safely take when they are breastfeeding. Fluoxetine enters into the breast milk, hence it cannot be used when breastfeeding except when reuptake inhibitors are not effective. Valproic acid does not treat depression, instead it is for epilepsy, although breastfeeding mothers can take it safely. Methotrexate is a drug for cancer and enters the breast milk, hence cannot be taken by breastfeeding mothers.