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A member asked:
Ptu (propylthiouracil) and pregnancy how will it affect baby also can you breast feed on ptu (propylthiouracil)?
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Breastfeeding ok.: Very little PTU (propylthiouracil) gets in the breastmilk and if doesn't have any apparent ill-effects on infants. Both PTU (propylthiouracil) & methimazole are "contraindicated" during pregnancy but the risks & benefits need to be considered. Methimazole should NOT be used in the first trimester but is a better choice than PTU (propylthiouracil) in the 2nd & 3rd. This is a complicated issue. Speak with both your OB & your pediatrician about this.
Answered 12/18/2014
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Yes: It is acceptable therapy for lactating female.
Answered 12/18/2014
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I am in my second trimester, I refuse to take PTU (propylthiouracil) for my hyperthyroid it makes me feel sick and the taste is horrid, is my baby safer now than 1st tri?
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Done an sgpt test and it says on the result that mine is 66 (ref: 9.00-52 u/l(h). Do i need to worry? I am drinking ptu (propylthiouracil) for my thyroidism continuously
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I'm concerned. I have a low TSH and high t4. I'm symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. Can't take ptu (propylthiouracil) or tapazole. What happens now?
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I can't take ptu (propylthiouracil) or tapazole. My dr. Recommended surgery to correct my thyroid values. Is that a good option?
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