This sheet talks about exposure to clonidine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is clonidine? Clonidine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and in some cases bipolar disorder or pain. Some brand names include Catapres®, Duraclon® and Kapvay®. Clonidine is sometimes used in combination with other medication for the …
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Venlafaxine (Effexor®)
This sheet talks 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 approved to treat depression, panic disorder, social phobia and anxiety. It has also been used for ADHD, binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder, diabetic neuropathy, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric …
Methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Concerta®)
This sheet talks about using methylphenidate in a 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 used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorders. It may also be used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and to suppress appetite. Methylphenidate is sold under different brand names, including …
Atomoxetine (Strattera®)
This sheet talks about exposure to atomoxetine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is atomoxetine? Atomoxetine is a mediation that has been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bed wetting. It belongs to a class of medications known as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. A brand name for atomoxetine is Strattera®. I take atomoxetine, and I was told that I am …
ADD/ADHD: Focusing on What’s Best for Mom and Baby during Pregnancy
By Beth Kiernan, MPH, Interviewer & Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby Kristin called MotherToBaby one afternoon saying, “I just took a home pregnancy test and it’s positive.” Kristin sounded beyond worried. “I’ve been taking a medication for ADHD since I was eight years old, and when I searched the internet it said it was harmful and that I should stop taking it before getting pregnant.” Kristin hadn’t planned on getting pregnant. Now, not only was she terrified she had hurt …
