Summary of use during lactation
Because there is no published experience with triamterene during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug levels in milk and infant serum
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in breastfed infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on lactation and breastmilk
Intense diuresis can suppress lactation;[1-4] however, it is unlikely that triamterene alone is sufficiently potent to cause this effect.
Alternative drugs to consider
Spironolactone
References
- Healy M. Suppressing lactation with oral diuretics. Lancet 1961;1:1353-4. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(61)90289-64134342 PubMed
- Reiher KH. Suppression of lactation by stimulation of diuresis. Zentralbl Gynakol 1963;85:188-90.13973786 PubMed
- Stout G. Suppression of lactation. Br Med J 1962;1:1150.18117911 PubMed
- Cominos DC, Van Der Walt A, Van Rooyen AJ. Suppression of postpartum lactation with furosemide. S Afr Med J 1976;50:251-2.3858
Source: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NCBI Bookshelf. Check LactMed for the most recent revision.
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