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What Are The Effects Of Taking Vyvanse During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am a 31yr old woman. I just found out today that am pregnant. I have been taking 40mg of vyvanse once daily for almost two years now. I don't know how far along I am yet. 4-8weeks max. Should i stop taking the vyvanse? I am extremely severe ADHD. Didn't take medicine until my doctor rx'd vyvanse and it is amazing.
Fri, 8 May 2015
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The active ingradient of it is lisdexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine may cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes Vyvanse during pregnancy.
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What Are The Effects Of Taking Vyvanse During Pregnancy?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The active ingradient of it is lisdexamfetamine Lisdexamfetamine may cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes Vyvanse during pregnancy.