Marywood University Pacers

ADHD and Spironolactone FAQ

 

• If you are taking medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Spironolactone, you must have your prescriber fill out this form and bring it to the Athletic Training Staff prior to the start of practices.  
• Facts from the NCAA concerning supporting documents from the prescribing physician are below:
  • What should be included in the medical documentation provided for a medical exception for use of Spironolactone?
    • When submitting a medical exception request for spironolactone schools are required to include medical history documentation that indicates that non-banned medical therapies; oral contraceptives, oral antibiotics and topicals were tried and proven to be ineffective or there is a contraindication for the non-banned therapy or therapies.
  • What should be included in the medical documentation provided for a medical exception for stimulant medications used to treat ADHD?
    • Schools are required to provide a written summary of comprehensive clinical evaluation, including original clinical notes of the diagnostic evaluation. The evaluations should include individual and family history, address any indication of mood disorders, substance use, anxiety disorders and previous history of ADHD treatment, and incorporate the DSM criteria to diagnose ADHD. Supporting documentation should include collateral from a second source other than the patient (e.g., parent, teacher, report card, etc.).