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Meds During PregnancyFiled Under: ADHD Stimulant Medications, ADHD Parents, Side Effects of ADHD Meds
Q:
"I know that people are advised to stop taking many of the stimulants currently prescribed for AD/HD during pregnancy, but what about modafinil, which the FDA may soon approve for treatment of AD/HD?" 
A:
Like most AD/HD meds, modafinil is categorized by the FDA as a "Class C" medication. This means that there are no data clearly showing that the medication might cause harm to the fetus and no data showing that it is safe to use. As opposed to "Class A" (absolutely causes problems) or "Class B" (evidence suggests problems), there is no clear-cut answer. Some obstetricians advise patients not to use any "Class C" medications; some explain possible consequences, but believe it's OK. This is an individual decision you must make based on a conversation with your obstetrician.
Larry Silver, M.D., is the author of Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on AD/HD and The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities. He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
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