Should a woman taking propylthiouracil breast-feed?

Clin Nucl Med. 1986 Apr;11(4):249-50. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198604000-00006.

Abstract

Thyroid function was tested in mother and her son. The mother was taking propylthiouracil for treatment of hyperthyroidism, and she was breast-feeding. Thyroid function was normal in both.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Feeding*
  • Female
  • Graves Disease / drug therapy*
  • Graves Disease / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Propylthiouracil / adverse effects*
  • Propylthiouracil / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Propylthiouracil