ADHD Medications

Use of ADHD Medications Increasing in Women of Reproductive Age

  According to a report published by the CDC in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the use of stimulant medications for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  by reproductive-age women is on the rise. [...]

By |2018-01-24T11:21:15-04:00January 24th, 2018|ADHD Medications, General|Comments Off on Use of ADHD Medications Increasing in Women of Reproductive Age

Good News: More Data on the Use of ADHD Medications During Pregnancy

For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we often recommend discontinuing stimulant medications and switching to a non-pharmacologic intervention.  Many women experience some decrease in their level of functioning; however, they are [...]

By |2019-10-15T15:57:57-04:00December 22nd, 2017|ADHD Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Good News: More Data on the Use of ADHD Medications During Pregnancy

Methylphenidate and Pregnancy: No Increase in Risk of Malformations

For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we typically recommend discontinuing medication and switching to a nonpharmacologic intervention.  Although these women might experience some decrease in their level of functioning, they are [...]

By |2016-06-06T07:36:20-04:00June 6th, 2016|ADHD Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Methylphenidate and Pregnancy: No Increase in Risk of Malformations

Stimulants Improve Cognitive Functioning in Menopausal Women

Many women report cognitive difficulties -- forgetfulness, distractibility, feeling foggy ---during the transition to menopause.  While much attention has been devoted to the treatment of vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats, less [...]

By |2014-09-29T09:55:04-04:00October 3rd, 2014|ADHD Medications, Cognition, Menopausal Symptoms, Treatment|Comments Off on Stimulants Improve Cognitive Functioning in Menopausal Women

Clinical Update 2014: Use of Methylphenidate During Pregnancy

For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we frequently recommend discontinuing medication and switching to a non-pharmacologic intervention.  Although these women might experience some decrease in their level of functioning, they typically [...]

By |2017-12-22T14:40:20-04:00March 19th, 2014|ADHD Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Clinical Update 2014: Use of Methylphenidate During Pregnancy

Clinical Update 2010: Use of Stimulant Medications in Pregnancy

Approximately 4% of the adult population suffers from ADHD. Attention and executive functioning difficulties also occur in those with mood and psychotic disorders and require treatment strategies similar to those used to address ADHD symptoms. First line medications most often used to treat ADHD in adults are Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall) and Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, Metadate).

By |2017-12-22T13:05:25-04:00September 27th, 2010|ADHD Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Clinical Update 2010: Use of Stimulant Medications in Pregnancy
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