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Re: Adderall and Pregnancy
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 16:57:35 -0500 (CDT)
Tammy, Adderall is a combination drug containing Dextro-amphetamine and
amphetamine, on the street it's considered speed. This drug is highly
addictive and abusive. There are no studies in on use in pregnancy but,
there is no way in He** I would consider taking this med during
pregnancy. Do an internet search yourself but quickly I found
http://www.fromthepines.com/Adderall.html
It IS KNOWN to be excreted in breastmilk. Good Luck
>>I am currently 26 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with ADD and I have
>>been taking 20-30 mgs. of Adderall (similar to Ritalin, but with less
>>side effects) for at least 2 years prior to my becoming pregnant. My
>>pregnancy was not planned, so I did not intentionally try to eliminate
>>this medication from lifestlye as it has benefitted me so dramatically.
>>My regular physician along in agreement with my OBGYN have advised me
>>that this is a Class C drug, which falls in line with anti-depressants,
>>and that if it would more detrimental to my health and well-being, to
>>not discontinue taking it as it was originally prescribed. I have been
>>taking the same dosage (20 to 30 mgs. per day). My question, has
>>anyone read or heard about any studies where Adderall in this dosage has
>>cause any harmful effects in an unborn fetus, or caused any longterm
>>negative effects after birth? Any advice would be extremely helpful.
>Tammy
>
>Your docs have given you the bottom line. I have no experience with
>this drug.
>
>--
>William
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