Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking indapamide

Indapamide and pregnancy

Indapamide is not normally taken in pregnancy.

If you're trying to get pregnant or you are already pregnant, talk to your doctor about other medicines. Other treatments, that are considered safer, may be more suitable for you.

Indapamide and breastfeeding

Indapamide is not usually recommended while you're breastfeeding. It would not be expected to cause any harm to your baby but it can reduce the amount of breast milk you produce.

It is not known how much indapamide passes into breast milk. If you're breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as other medicines might be better for you and your baby.

If you do need to take indapamide while you are breastfeeding your doctor or midwife will monitor your baby's weight.

If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual or if you have any other concerns about your baby, then talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible

Indapamide and fertility

There's no evidence that indapamide reduces fertility in men or women.

However, if you're trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first as this medicine is not usually recommended in pregnancy.