Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene? Is Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene safe for nursing mother and child? Does Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene extracts into breast milk? Does Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene influence milk supply or can Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene lactation summary

Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Hydrochlorotiazide+Triamterene usage in lactation

It is secreted in small amounts into breast milk . Check-up for hypokalemia. Long-term treatment with diuretic drugs (particularly those Thiazides with long lasting effect and loop-acting drugs) may inhibit lactation. Use a lower dose as possible, especially during the first postnatal month.Not commercially available in Spain. Association of triamterene and furosemide is available (look after this compound).

Alternate Drugs for Diuretic

Bendroflumethiazide(Unsafe)
Bumetanide(Low Risk)
Chlorothiazide(Safe)
Chlorthalidone(Dangerous)
Furosemide(Low Risk)
Hydrochlorothiazide(Safe)
Indapamide(Low Risk)
Spironolactone(Safe)
Torsemide(Low Risk)
Triamterene(Low Risk)
Acetazolamide(Safe)
Amiloride(Low Risk)
Canrenoate(Safe)
Chlortalidone(Dangerous)
Etacrynic(Low Risk)
Teclothiazide(Low Risk)
Torasemide(Low Risk)
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