Thyroid medication during pregnancy

Asked for Female, 35 years

Before I found out that I was pregnant, I was already diagnosed with a thyroid problem, hyperthyroidism. I had tests (T3 T4 and TSH) and all were positive for hyperthyroid. The endocrinologist prescribed a Propranolol or Inderal for eaxtreme palpitation and Tapazole for my thyroid. I am really afraid that it might have a very bad effect on my baby as I believe the heart and organs are developing. Please give accurate and frank response

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

Thank you for a detailed history. Although propranolol can cause some side effects during pregnancy that can even harm the fetus a little, when you choose to not treat thyroid problems then you can potentially risk having an abortion and more damage to your fetus. The benefits of propranolol hence outweigh its risks. Tapazole is one of the safest drugs fr pregnancy. However, its best to meet your gynecologist and endocrinologist again if you haven't after finding out you are pregnant. Also, for general info read medical articles here.

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You can seek help from the doctors listed below:

Dr.Rao M. Kaleem Furqan

Diabetologist, Internal Medicine Specialist

Islamabad

Dr.Rizwan Uppal

Pulmonologist, Internal Medicine Specialist

Islamabad

Dr.Zulfiqar Ali Kango

Cardiologist, Endocrinologist, Diabetologist, Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist

Islamabad

Dr.Ramsha Anwer

General Physician, Diabetologist, Hypertension Specialist, Internal Medicine Specialist, Family Physician

Islamabad

Answered 5 years ago

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