psychostimulant

Atomoxetine and Stimulants During Pregnancy: What Do We Know About Pregnancy Outcomes?

A new study examines pregnancy outcomes among women using stimulants or atomoxetine during pregnancy, finding modest increases in some complications with stimulant use while highlighting important limitations of observational data.

By |2026-09-08T11:53:44-04:00September 2nd, 2026|ADHD, ADHD Medications, Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Atomoxetine and Stimulants During Pregnancy: What Do We Know About Pregnancy Outcomes?

Improving Cognitive Function After Surgical Menopause: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Lisdexamfetamine

The psychostimulant lisdexamfetamine was well-tolerated and improved both subjective and objective measures of attention and working memory in women undergoing surgical menopause.

By |2025-06-26T08:06:01-04:00October 16th, 2024|Women's Mental Health|Comments Off on Improving Cognitive Function After Surgical Menopause: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Lisdexamfetamine

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
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