Health Canada has launched a safety review for a drug commonly prescribed to help women breastfeed.
A person breastfeeds their child in this stock photo. Health Canada is reviewing the safety of domperidone, a drug approved for use as a digestive aid but that is often prescribed to stimulate lactation.
CBC's investigation also found domperidone is prescribed by some doctors to stimulate lactation at doses three to five times higher than what is recommended by both Health Canada and the drug manufacturer. Because this is not an approved use or dosage anywhere in the world, there are no large-scale clinical trials that shed any light on how often these side effects occur.
The most recent case studies are from the United States, where domperidone is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for any purpose. CBC's investigation found some American women get the drug from doctors in Canada.Health Canada will review "all relevant domestic and foreign case reports," the statement said.
"Should new safety risks be confirmed, Health Canada will take appropriate action and continue to keep Canadians informed."Women report alarming withdrawal effects from drug prescribed for breastfeedingWARNING: This story contains distressing details about suicidal thoughts and attempts. Correction: A previous version of this video included inaccurate Health Canada data about the number of domperidone prescriptions that were filled in 2020.
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