Is Polythiazide safe while breastfeeding?

Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Polythiazide. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.

Effects on the breastfed infant

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on milk supply

Polythiazide 2 mg was given twice daily for 8 days beginning within 24 hours of delivery to suppress postpartum lactation. Patients also had breast binding for at least 10 days and fluid restriction. The authors reported that this technique was effective in 124 cases reviewed.[ 1 ] There are no data on the effects of diuretics on established lactation.

Levels in milk

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternatives LactMed lists

Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).

Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.