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Is amphetamine and dextroamphetamine safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Amphetamines should not be used during pregnancy. Infants who are born to mothers dependent on amphetamines exhibit symptoms of withdrawal and have an increased risk of low birth weight.

Mothers taking amphetamines should refrain from nursing their infants because these drugs are excreted in human milk and can have undesirable effects on the child.

What else should I know about amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?

What preparations of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are available?

Adderall tablets: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, and 30 mg. Adderall XR capsules: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 mg.

How should I keep amphetamine and dextroamphetamine stored?

Tablets should be stored at room temperature, between 15 C and 30 C (59 F and 86 F).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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