This sheet is about exposure to methamphetamine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is also known as metamfetamine, methylamphetamine, and desoxyephedrine. Methamphetamine is sometimes prescribed by a healthcare provider for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A brand name for this use is Desoxyn®. However, methamphetamine is highly …
The Baby Blog: ADD/ADHD
Dextroamphetamine
This sheet is about exposure to dextroamphetamine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is dextroamphetamine? Dextroamphetamine or d-amphetamine is a prescription medication used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (extreme daytime sleepiness). It has also been prescribed to treat some mental health conditions. Some brand names include Dexedrine®, …
Venlafaxine (Effexor®)
This sheet is about exposure to venlafaxine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is venlafaxine? Venlafaxine is a medication that has been used to treat depression, panic disorder, social phobia, and anxiety. It has also been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder, diabetic neuropathy, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), …
Methylphenidate (Ritalin®)
This sheet is about exposure to methylphenidate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methylphenidate? Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication that has been used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and sleep disorders (narcolepsy). It has also been used to lower appetite. Methylphenidate is sold under brand names including …
Guanfacine (Intuniv®, Tenex®)
This sheet is about exposure to guanfacine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is guanfacine? Guanfacine is a medication that has been approved to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has also been used for Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome and opioid withdrawal. Some brand names for guanfacine are Intuniv® and Tenex®. I take …
