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Is Propylthiouracil Safe During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Question: is taking PTU 1-0-1 50gr. taking from 24.10.15, thryro TFT TSH less 0.05, TU14.48 and emigo for stopping vomitting, safe during pregnancy 10 weeks?? 5 kg. reduced in 12 days., not able to take any food or drinks...weight now 46kg. 5' 6"
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,in this dose PTU is safe during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,50mg of PTU is safe during first trimester of pregnancy but in second and third trimester she has to switch to methimazole tablets( these are more safe drugs).
Emigo can be taken during pregnancy to control vomiting but if you are unable to have anything after medicine, you should consult your treating doctor and get intravenous infusion and iv medication.
Weight loss can be due to hyperthyroidism also.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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Is Propylthiouracil Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Yes,in this dose PTU is safe during pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Yes,50mg of PTU is safe during first trimester of pregnancy but in second and third trimester she has to switch to methimazole tablets( these are more safe drugs). Emigo can be taken during pregnancy to control vomiting but if you are unable to have anything after medicine, you should consult your treating doctor and get intravenous infusion and iv medication. Weight loss can be due to hyperthyroidism also. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck. Regards