Breastfeeding Drug May Increase Heart Risk in Women
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Jochen Sands/Digital Vision/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A drug used by women who have trouble breastfeeding could increase their risk of heart problems.
Researchers say that women who take domperidone could see significant increases in their risk of cardiac arrest. The study, published in the Journal of Human Lactation, notes that the drug is effective in stimulating milk production.
The heart risk only increased with large doses of domperidone. There were no side effects reported in the children.
Domperidone is not legally marketed in the U.S., but can be obtained through certain compounding pharmacies.
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