I have ADHD and I would like to start with my medication. but I'm still breastfeeding. My son is 9 months and do not really want to stop yet. just can not find or can be used together. in the Netherlands , there is not very much is known about the effects on children during breastfeeding.
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Here are some sources that describe how much Ritalin gets into breastmilk. You doctor should be able to see that it is safe based on this information:
1. Hackett LP, Ilett KF, Kristensen JH, Kohan R, Hale TW. Infant dose and safety of breastfeeding for dexamphetamine and methylphenidate in mothers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: 40. 2005;27(2):220-221
2. Hackett LP, Kristensen JH, Hale TW, Paterson R, Ilett KF. Methylphenidate and breast-feeding. The Annals of pharmacotherapy. Oct 2006;40(10):1890-1891
3. Spigset O, Brede WR, Zahlsen K. Excretion of methylphenidate in breast milk. The American journal of psychiatry. Feb 2007;164(2):348
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