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Essential Reads: More Data on ADHD Medications and Pregnancy

Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often discontinue psychostimulant  medications during pregnancy, especially if they have milder symptoms.  While this approach makes sense in terms of limiting unnecessary exposures in women with what appears to [...]

By |2021-01-19T10:49:57-04:00January 20th, 2021|ADHD Medications, Essential Reads, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on Essential Reads: More Data on ADHD Medications and Pregnancy

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

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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