Adderall and Adderall XR are brand-name drugs that are prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall contains the active ingredients amphetamine and dextroamphetamine and may not be safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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If you can become pregnant, it’s important to think about whether Adderall is a safe choice for you.
Experts need to perform more studies involving human participants to be sure about how Adderall might affect a fetus during pregnancy. Some research involving animals showed negative effects to a fetus when experts gave the drug during pregnancy. However, animal studies don’t always predict the way humans might respond.
Researchers observed some negative effects in infants born to people who took drugs similar to Adderall during pregnancy. These effects included an increased risk of premature birth, low birth weight, or drug withdrawal symptoms.
Talk with your doctor about taking Adderall if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Consider only taking this drug during pregnancy if the benefit justifies the potential risk.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to consider how Adderall may affect you and a child who is breastfed.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication. Adderall can pass through breast milk and cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
Tell your doctor if you’re breastfeeding your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
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