Importance Given the rapidly increasing use of stimulant medications during pregnancy and
among women of reproductive age who may become pregnant inadvertently, there is a need …

Objective: The use of methylphenidate to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has
risen dramatically in Western countries, and it is increasingly used by adults, including …

Introduction: Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medicinally used in the
treatment of attention-deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD). Data on its …

QUESTION An 18-year-old patient of mine, currently under treatment for attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, just found out that she is pregnant …

Methylphenidate is a centrally acting sympathomimetic used for the treatment of attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents and for narcolepsy in adults …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to systematically review the relationship between
amphetamine exposure in pregnancy and birth outcomes. STUDY DESIGN: Electronic …

Objective To determine if prenatal exposure to methylphenidate (MPH) or atomoxetine (ATX)
increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with attention …

Importance Psychiatric disorders are common among female individuals of reproductive
age. While antipsychotic medication use is increasing, the safety of such medications in …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether psychostimulants used to treat attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are associated with risk of adverse placental …

Importance The frequency of antipsychotic (AP) use during pregnancy has approximately
doubled during the last decade. However, little is known about their safety for the developing …