Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Health > Medication and Drugs > Strattera > Can Strattera cause growth problems in children?

Can Strattera cause growth problems in children?

In: Strattera, Medication and Drugs, ADD-ADHD Non-Stimulant Medication [Edit categories]

Answer:

%DETAILS%

Answer

It is my opinion that Strattera does in fact effect growth. My 12 year old son went from being the tallest in his class to only growing 1 inch in a two year time span. He is considerably smaller than his classmates. When the doctor looked at his growth pattern, he said it looked as if he had been malnourished because that's usually the only reason for growth to take such a dramatic turn. My son eats very well. I have now taken him off of strattera and am considering Concerta.

First answer by ID0000000000. Last edit by ID0000000000. Question popularity: 111 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Strattera questions?

	Why star in the same place every appearance?	Answer it!
	Can you mix Strattera and Prednisone?	Answer it!
	What are the side effect on Strattera?	Answer it!
	Does morphine interact with Strattera?	Answer it!
	Can Strattera make you depressed?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Does Strattera cause erection problems?
Absolutely. It is very hard to get an erection and almost impossible to keep while on Strattera. I'm able to have sex about 28 hours after taking a 40mg (blue) capsule.
Does Strattera cause headaches in children?
Wow, give Strattera a chance. My son also had really bad headaches, but after a while, maybe a week or so, he got over the headaches. I always gave it to him right before bed because I had also heard...
What cause speech problems in children?
Most likely if you have a bad speech problem you have a speech disorderYou should probally see a speech person and learn how to say stuff correctly
What are the problems that growth causes for cell?
cancer
What problems do cell growth cause?
If cell growth goes uncontrolled it becomes a serious problem like cancer.