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What happens if you accidentally mix up a medication and take someones adderall? 25 weeks pregnant and accidentally took someone elses medication only once. 10 mg. do i call their doctor? will the baby be positive?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med mixup.: One dose of adderall will not be likely to cause harm. The baby should not be showing up positive for a stimulant. I don't believe that there is a need to call the other person's doctor. Mistakes sometimes happen. Stay well.

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Answered 6/22/2020

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A member asked:

What happens if you accidentally mix up a medication and take someones adderall? 25 weeks pregnant and accidentally took someone elses medication only once. 10 mg. do i call their doctor? will the baby be positive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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