Dexedrine and Cervical Mucus
Question
Can you tell me if Dexedrine will affect cervical mucus? I have a client who is breastfeeding at the moment, but wishes to resume taking Dexedrine when the baby is weaned. Dexedrine isn’t on the list of meds that I currently have -is there anything you can tell me?
Answer
Last Updated: July 24, 2013
I could not find any specific information regarding Dexedrine’s (dextroamphetamine) effect on cervical mucus and fertility. As it and other drugs like it which are called “sympathomimetics” can cause dryness of the mouth, it may also dry cervical secretions to a small extent.
With the usual doses used to treat AD/HD, there do not appear to be appreciable risks for birth defects in humans, based on the mostly observational studies that we have available to us.
In health,
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Associate Clinical Professor,
Department of Family & Community Medicine,
UC Davis School of Medicine
With the usual doses used to treat AD/HD, there do not appear to be appreciable risks for birth defects in humans, based on the mostly observational studies that we have available to us.
In health,
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Associate Clinical Professor,
Department of Family & Community Medicine,
UC Davis School of Medicine
Answered By:
George Delgado, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
George Delgado, MD, President and Founder of Steno Institute and Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS), San Diego, is a Professional Member / Supporter of CANFP. Board certified in both family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Delgado received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed his residency at Santa Monica Hospital/UCLA. Dr. Delgado is a Natural Family Planning Medical Consultant, trained in NaProTechnology. He and wife have four children and seven grandchildren.
