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Safety in Lactation: Drugs for ADHD
21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. The use of drugs for attention…
Lactation Safety Information
Caution
Methylphenidate
No published evidence of safety
Long half-life increases risk of accumulation in breastfed infants
May interfere with lactation as decreases prolactin levels in mother
Monitor infant for decreased appetite/weight gain, sleep disturbances and GI symptoms (pain, vomiting, constipation)
3 January 2018