{"id":35081,"date":"2021-06-30T09:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=35081"},"modified":"2021-06-23T13:00:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T17:00:59","slug":"adderall-and-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-and-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to take Adderall during pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during pregnancy<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pregnancy\/meds\/treatingfortwo\/features\/keyfinding-ADHD-med-increase.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than doubled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between 1998 and 2011. With many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adult-adhd-medication-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of child-bearing age being treated for ADHD, it is important to know the risks and benefits of taking these medications during pregnancy so that expectant mothers, along with their healthcare providers, can make informed decisions about their treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adderall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the medications used for treating ADHD and is also used to treat narcolepsy. It is a stimulant that contains the drugs<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amphetamine-dextroamphetamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amphetamine and dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because of its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2518387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proven effectiveness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at improving the symptoms associated with ADHD such as inattention, difficulty focusing, and impulsive behavior, Adderall is considered a first-choice treatment option for ADHD. But, do Adderall and pregnancy mix?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it safe to take Adderall during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAccording to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), there is no clear-cut decision on [whether Adderall is safe during pregnancy] as Adderall and other stimulants are not proven to be safe nor are they proven to be harmful either,\u201d says<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniquelymickie.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makaela Premont<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pharm.D., a pharmacist in North Carolina. \u201cAs a result, the decision is based on the patient and the physician\u2019s clinical decision to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks for the patient and fetus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2015, the FDA replaced its 5-letter classification system for the safety of medications during pregnancy with one that emphasizes pertinent information for each individual medication on pregnancy and lactation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the previous system, Adderall was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2007\/011522s040lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered a Class C<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it is potentially harmful, based on animal studies, but there are no available human studies from which to make a determination of safety for human babies. The few human studies that do exist mainly focus on drug abuse and may not be applicable to prescribed use of Adderall and other stimulants during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1087054718759753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, early pregnancy<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/adhd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use was more commonly reported by mothers of infants\/fetuses with gastroschisis (the baby&#8217;s intestines are outside of the baby&#8217;s body at birth), omphalocele (the baby&#8217;s intestines, liver, or other organs stick outside of the belly through the belly button at birth), and transverse limb deficiency (a congenital anomaly that resembles an amputation of an arm, leg or finger\/toe). \u201cMost of the concerns about taking Adderall while pregnant have to do with the impact on the baby\u2019s growth, development, and premature delivery,\u201d Dr. Premont says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/pds.4716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted in 2018 suggested that exposure to ADHD medication during pregnancy does not appear to be associated with adverse maternal or neonatal outcomes, but more studies are needed to verify these findings as there are few current studies and most are not controlled for other variables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies born to parents who took amphetamines during pregnancy should be monitored for symptoms of withdrawal such as feeding difficulties, irritability, agitation, and excessive drowsiness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because there is no available data on the long-term effects of the use of Adderall during pregnancy, it is important that women and their healthcare providers consider if the benefits of its use outweigh the risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dosages for<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-vs-adderall-xr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the same in pregnant and non-pregnant patients, but may be adjusted if the patient and their healthcare provider deem it necessary or preferable. \u201cOnce a patient finds out that they are pregnant, it is best to tell their healthcare provider right away so a decision can be made,\u201d says Dr. Premont. \u201cThe doctor will educate and provide the patients with options that they find fit for their individualized needs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-dosage\/\"><b>Adderall dosages, forms, and strengths<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Adderall make it harder to get pregnant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No controlled studies exist that measure whether Adderall and other stimulants affect<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clearblue-fertility-monitor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fertility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in humans, but their use does not appear to impair fertility in people. An<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/international-journal-of-risk-and-safety-in-medicine\/jrs743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analysis of animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> did show an impairment of fertility in animals, but the studies were generally of poor quality or poorly reported.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you stop taking Adderall when you find out you\u2019re pregnant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you should not immediately change your medication regimen. \u201cIf the patient and doctor determine that risks [of taking Adderall while pregnant] outweigh the benefit, it is best to taper down slowly, opposed to stopping abruptly, to avoid or decrease withdrawal symptoms,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hgpharmacist.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danielle Plummer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pharm.D., a pharmacist in Las Vegas. \u201cTalk to both your doctor who confirmed the pregnancy and the doctor who prescribed Adderall to decide the best course of action. It is not recommended to stop taking Adderall right away.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it safe to take Adderall while breastfeeding?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with pregnancy, there is little data on whether or not it is safe<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/breastfeeding-and-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to breastfeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while taking Adderall. \u201cThe biggest concerns that healthcare providers have about taking Adderall while breastfeeding is that the drug can pass through the breast milk and cause undesirable symptoms such as decreased milk production for mom and restlessness, insomnia, failure to thrive, and loss of appetite in babies,\u201d says Dr. Premont.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available studies suggest that although medication for ADHD<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infantrisk.com\/content\/adhd-medications-and-breastfeeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does transfer into breast milk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the risk for adverse outcomes in breastfed infants is minimal if the ADHD medication is taken as prescribed, though long-term effects have not been adequately studied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith conflicting responses, please discuss the risks versus benefits with your doctor and a lactation consultant,\u201d says Dr. Plummer. \u201cIf the new mom decides to stop taking Adderall while breastfeeding, determine a plan to taper down the medication prior to delivery.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which stimulants are safe during pregnancy and nursing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAll stimulants have a risk of causing complications during pregnancy and should not be started during pregnancy,\u201d says Dr. Plummer. \u201cAny woman who is taking stimulants prior to becoming pregnant should discuss the risks of continuing the medication during pregnancy with her doctor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current recommendation is that pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should discuss the benefits versus risks of taking stimulants or any medications while pregnant or breastfeeding and determine a plan best suited to their individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help researchers gain more knowledge on the subject, all pregnant women taking stimulants are encouraged to enroll in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/womensmentalhealth.org\/research\/pregnancyregistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Pregnancy Registry for Psychostimulants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where these risks are being monitored.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during pregnancy more than doubled between 1998 and 2011. 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