Use of ADHD meds (stimulants) with toddler nursing

[AndromedaJulie]

Hello,

I am in the process of finding an ADD medication. Adderall XR has been prescribed to me beginning at 10 mg. The doctor felt that I should wean my daughter before trying this medication.

I have weaned my 25 month old down to one nursing a day: every morning at approximately 7:30 am, for a few minutes. My question is, if I only nurse her in the morning, and take the medication after that, would that be acceptable? She would not nurse again until the following morning. If I can let her keep that, it would be really good for her, as she is struggling with the weaning, and I would prefer to let her continue.

This is my first attempt to medicate for this problem, so I wonder if other stimulants would be similar.

I really appreciate any help. Thank you.
Julie

[admin]

andromediaJulie:

I think your description of feeding only once daily, followed by the Adderall is probably just fine. At 25 months, the amount of drug passing into you milk would be negligible.

Tom Hale Ph.d.