Prevalence and Temporal Trends of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Fills During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Females of reproductive age are increasingly using attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, but its use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is largely unknown. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of ADHD medication fills during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including characteristics of these females and cohort differences over time.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study using Danish nationwide registers. Within cohorts of pregnant and breastfeeding females, we calculated the prevalence of ADHD medication (methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamfetamine, lisdexamfetamine, modafinil, atomoxetine, clonidine and guanfacine) fills and described sociodemographic and clinical characteristics across groups with fills, no fills

SUBMITTER: Madsen MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829916 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature