Prevalence trends and individual patterns of ADHD medication use in pregnancy in Norway and Sweden, 2010-2019.

Jacqueline M Cohen Chaitra Srinivas Kari Furu Carolyn E Cesta Johan Reutfors Øystein Karlstad

Published in: European journal of clinical pharmacology (2022)

ADHD medication use during pregnancy increased in Norway and Sweden in the last decade. However, discontinuation rates during pregnancy were high. Those who used ADHD medication had more risk factors for pregnancy complications including low parity, smoking, and other psychotropic drug use.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
preterm birth
risk factors
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
pregnant women
adverse drug