Is Torsemide Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Torsemide? Is Torsemide safe for nursing mother and child? Does Torsemide extracts into breast milk? Does Torsemide has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Torsemide influence milk supply or can Torsemide decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Torsemide lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Torsemide is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Torsemide may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Torsemide may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Torsemide low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Torsemide 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 Torsemide usage in lactation
Loop diuretic. 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.
Answer by DrLact: About Torsemide usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of torsemide during breastfeeding and because intense diuresis might decrease lactation, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Torsemide Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Relevant published information on torsemide was not found as of the revision date. Intense diuresis, fluid restriction and breast binding have been used to suppress lactation immediately postpartum.[1][2][3] The added contribution of the diuretic to the other measures, which are effective in suppressing lactation, has not been studied. No data exist on the effects of loop diuretics on established, ongoing lactation.
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