Dr. Hale,
I am exclusively breastfeeding my 6 month-old and made the decision to stop taking my medication (previously Adderall 35 mg XR) when I found out I was pregnant and have not taken any amount since then. Both my psychiatrist and pediatrician gave me the green light to resume a low dosage of Adderall. In your opinion, is this safe to resume? And if so, what dosage is low enough that it would pose the least amount of a risk to my little one?
I should clarify that my lo is exclusively breastfed, not even bottle-fed (she refuses to take one), so if I do resume, should I take the timing of her feedings into consideration?
Thank you, in advance! Like so many others here, I have been desperately looking for sound advice and for someone to give me the reassurance I need -- either to tell me to abstain or reassure me that resuming my medication (which is sorely needed) is okay at this stage.
-Becky
I am exclusively breastfeeding my 6 month-old and made the decision to stop taking my medication (previously Adderall 35 mg XR) when I found out I was pregnant and have not taken any amount since then. Both my psychiatrist and pediatrician gave me the green light to resume a low dosage of Adderall. In your opinion, is this safe to resume? And if so, what dosage is low enough that it would pose the least amount of a risk to my little one?
I should clarify that my lo is exclusively breastfed, not even bottle-fed (she refuses to take one), so if I do resume, should I take the timing of her feedings into consideration?
Thank you, in advance! Like so many others here, I have been desperately looking for sound advice and for someone to give me the reassurance I need -- either to tell me to abstain or reassure me that resuming my medication (which is sorely needed) is okay at this stage.
-Becky
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