Re: Adderall and Pregnancy

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>>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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