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[TiredinToledo]

I am interested in hearing from those who continued Adderall during their pregnancy. Also from those that decreased their regular dose of Adderall during the pregnancy. Any withdrawal symptoms? Any depression? What was the outcome of your child? or Are you still pregnant and taking Adderall? Any complications as yet? I have read several forums r/t eliminating Narcolepsy medications altogether, however none about Adderall. Yes, there are Sleep Specialist that prescribe Adderall to their pregnant patients. Please refrain from any judgment or opinionated comments, I'm interested in objective information only. Thank-you

[sleepycj]

I am interested in hearing from those who continued Adderall during their pregnancy. Also from those that decreased their regular dose of Adderall during the pregnancy. Any withdrawal symptoms? Any depression? What was the outcome of your child? or Are you still pregnant and taking Adderall? Any complications as yet? I have read several forums r/t eliminating Narcolepsy medications altogether, however none about Adderall. Yes, there are Sleep Specialist that prescribe Adderall to their pregnant patients. Please refrain from any judgment or opinionated comments, I'm interested in objective information only. Thank-you

I have never taken adderall, I take provigil and went off it completly while pregnant. I am now on provigil and sinemet cr for restless leg syndrome and my sleep specialist told me that I would have to go off all meds if i was to get pregnant again, but have never heard anything about adderall. Is it primarily for narcolepsy with or with out catapexy?
I am also interested. Having a 2 1/2 year old and deciding to go off my meds to do it all over again is a bit stressful.

[sleepymom]

I am on Adderall now, and I am trying to get pregnant. Both my neurologist/sleep specialist and ob/gyn have told me I will have to get off of it during pregnancy. The main reason is b/c there is not enough evidence as to the effects on the baby and because it usually leads to hypertension during pregnancy. At least, those were the reasons I was given.

I was on Provigil during my 1st pregnancy 7 years ago, and I had to go off of that, as well. At the time, Provigil was pretty new and there wasn't much research about the effect it would have on pregnancies. I don't know if doctors are allowing women to take it now or not.

[gen82]

I am on Adderall now, and I am trying to get pregnant. Both my neurologist/sleep specialist and ob/gyn have told me I will have to get off of it during pregnancy. The main reason is b/c there is not enough evidence as to the effects on the baby and because it usually leads to hypertension during pregnancy. At least, those were the reasons I was given.

I was on Provigil during my 1st pregnancy 7 years ago, and I had to go off of that, as well. At the time, Provigil was pretty new and there wasn't much research about the effect it would have on pregnancies. I don't know if doctors are allowing women to take it now or not.

I'm new and don't know if I'm doing this right. I've been on provigil for 5 years - 200mg. I have been trying to have a baby since 01/07. I've had 2 miscarriages. My regular doctor and OB said it was okay to take provigil while pregnant. My 2nd m/c was a chromosome abnormality - not sure about the first. I just found out I'm pregnant again and I'm scared to death. Going off provigil seems impossible. The times I've tried I can't even get out of bed. I eat healthy, I'm in shape, and I take vitamins, but I can't seem to function w/o the provigil. Does anyone know anyone that's had a successful pregnancy while on provigil?

[sleepycj]

I do not know anyone who had a sucessful pregnancy while on provigil. I was off when I got pregnant and stayed off while pregnant and breastfed. I was at my sleep specialists office yesterday and asked him if he thought it would be safe to stay on it if I got pregnant again and he advises me to stop completly. I know they tell you no caffiene while pregnant but some days that is what is needed. I spoke with my ob also and they advised me to stop all meds. I asked about the caffiene to stay alert if needed and they said it is fine if I only drink it when it is needed. (think back...I am 36yrs old...when my mom was pregnant with me she smoked and drank coffee and pepsi...doctors did not tell them to stop) I know that if I do get pregnant again, I will go off my meds...but caffiene will be my friend(I have a very active 2 1/2 year old boy). I am not saying to do the caffiene thing but it did help me.
I also gained about 60 lbs, because I would eat alot of fruit for the natural sugar rush....plus the candy.
I hope that helps.
Good luck with this pregnancy

[gen82]

I am on Adderall now, and I am trying to get pregnant. Both my neurologist/sleep specialist and ob/gyn have told me I will have to get off of it during pregnancy. The main reason is b/c there is not enough evidence as to the effects on the baby and because it usually leads to hypertension during pregnancy. At least, those were the reasons I was given.

I was on Provigil during my 1st pregnancy 7 years ago, and I had to go off of that, as well. At the time, Provigil was pretty new and there wasn't much research about the effect it would have on pregnancies. I don't know if doctors are allowing women to take it now or not.

Were you on provigil when you got pregnant? My 2nd m/c was a chromosome abnormality which my dr. told me occurs at conception. I wondered if me being on provigil prior to becoming pregnant caused it. My ob and family doctor said that provigil probably didn't cause it. I take 200 mg a day. Without it I can barely function. I've tried coming off so many times, but within two days I'm like someone in a coma. I've always taken vitamins including extra B vitamins for energy. I eat a lot of fruit, protein and healthy foods. I work out daily and aside from falling asleep at any given time I've always been in excellent health. None of my doctors said I had to come off of provigil. They said it's best, but that it's not one of the drugs that is known not to take during pregnancy. Now that I just found out I'm pregnant again and going to this chat site, I'm freaking out. How do you come off of provigil and continue to funtion? It sounds like most of the doctors of the people on this site say to avoid provigil, but mine never have. Is there anything you can take to not fall asleep that is safe during pregnancy? I don't want to have any more miscarriages and now coming to this site I'm wondering if the previous two I've had were caused by the provigil. My family doctor and 2 different ob's said no, but now I'm not so sure. Will you all please share details of what your doctor's have told you regarding pregnancy? At this point, I wonder if it's too late and if I should have come off when we were trying to conceive.

[gen82]

I do not know anyone who had a sucessful pregnancy while on provigil. I was off when I got pregnant and stayed off while pregnant and breastfed. I was at my sleep specialists office yesterday and asked him if he thought it would be safe to stay on it if I got pregnant again and he advises me to stop completly. I know they tell you no caffiene while pregnant but some days that is what is needed. I spoke with my ob also and they advised me to stop all meds. I asked about the caffiene to stay alert if needed and they said it is fine if I only drink it when it is needed. (think back...I am 36yrs old...when my mom was pregnant with me she smoked and drank coffee and pepsi...doctors did not tell them to stop) I know that if I do get pregnant again, I will go off my meds...but caffiene will be my friend(I have a very active 2 1/2 year old boy). I am not saying to do the caffiene thing but it did help me.
I also gained about 60 lbs, because I would eat alot of fruit for the natural sugar rush....plus the candy.
I hope that helps.
Good luck with this pregnancy

Also, about the caffeine - when I'm not on provigil, caffeine puts me to sleep. When I'm on provigil a cup of coffee gives me energy. I stayed completely away from caffeine w/ both pregnancies and I was really tired even with the provigil, but I didn't fall asleep driving or anything.

[ngnotnm]

I am interested in hearing from those who continued Adderall during their pregnancy. Also from those that decreased their regular dose of Adderall during the pregnancy. Any withdrawal symptoms? Any depression? What was the outcome of your child? or Are you still pregnant and taking Adderall? Any complications as yet? I have read several forums r/t eliminating Narcolepsy medications altogether, however none about Adderall. Yes, there are Sleep Specialist that prescribe Adderall to their pregnant patients. Please refrain from any judgment or opinionated comments, I'm interested in objective information only. Thank-you

I'm 22 years old, and I have been taking my perscription of adderall xr for most of my pregnancy. I took it every day for the first month of my pregnancy (before I knew I was pregnant), but then I stopped taking it for the rest of my first trimester because I experianced horrible "all day" sickness. Durring those 8 weeks I was miserable; I am allergic to Tylonall so I had nothing to sooth the constant headaches and motion sickness I faced as a result of the pregnancy and the absence of adderall. Once my morning sickness and first trimester passed I was eager to start taking my adderall again. I am halfway along right now and I feel great. My doctor says my growth is right on track and my blood pressure and heart rate are in perfect shape. My only worry now is post pregnancy. I plan to breast feed, and I do not want to take my adderall while nursing. As of now,I take adderall to stay focused on priorities and to help improve my forgetfulness... I worry how adding the responsibility of caring for a new born will enhance or complicate my behaviors.