Is methylphenidate safe to take during lactation (breastfeeding)?

This article was first published on April 3, 2023. It was last reviewed/ updated on April 4, 2023. When one of my outpatients who has attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) started to plan a pregnancy, I recommended that she first taper off the methylphenidate extended-release (Concerta®) that she was on before stopping her contraception. With support…