Anyone here with ADHD?

Question

I know I need to talk to my provider and should not take anyone’s advice, which I am not seeking. Just curious, I have heard stimulant medications aren’t safe to take while pregnant or SSRI’s for depression/anxiety. Anyone here with similar diagnoses? What did your OB recommend you stop or take? Just looking for what to expect.

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I am staying on my SSRI for anxiety. There are very minimal risks but of course those are still risks. But I worked through it with my psychiatrist who has helped many pregnant women make this decision. It was what was best for me. Good luck!

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I've got ADHD and I've done a lot of research on taking stimulant meds, especially methylphenidate, whilst pregnant. Research hasn't conclusively shown that taking methylphenidate increases risks associated with premature birth, low birth weight and congenital defects. However, a number of studies have found a correlation between stimulant use and these outcomes, but it's unknown whether it's caused by the medication or not as women with ADHD have higher risk of negative outcomes in pregnancy when unmedicated as well. It all depends on your own personal circumstances, and your doctor should conduct a risk assessment and weigh up the risks of you being medicated vs unmedicated for your ADHD during pregnancy.

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I’m on Prozac for depression and my doctor recommends that I don’t stop taking them. I have stopped taking my ADHD meds though and I hate it! 😩 I wish I could still take them. 😕

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I was on Wellbutrin for depression and my psychiatrist wanted me to stop taking it while trying to convince. Now I'm 8 weeks and will be going back on it in about 4 weeks after heart is done forming, wanted to start it back up now but OB said to try and wait.

Anyone here with ADHD?

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