Strattera
Strattera is the brand name of the atomoxetine drug sold in the United States. It is a medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can improve concentration, emotional control and attention span.
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Rosi GruttnerI don't like the idea of making a recommendation--my idea of a recommendation is "Go to a health care professional." And I am not...
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AnswerMy first thought when I read this was "Well, of course you do"! But, when I went to answer your querry, I realized just how...
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You can, however afterwards you feel really down and depressed if you do not have ADHD and work out while taking it. I have taken...
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What I always tell my patients is that the benefit has to outweigh the negative aspects of any medication. If the child in...
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Typically it does not. However, in my own experience working with the SMI population, I have worked with two women that have...
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Everyone acts differently to certain medications. The theory on adolecents that are hyper and have trouble focusing is if you...
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AnswerI just wanted to ask that question to other people, because I do not feel like myself on Strattera. I'm usually a pretty...
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I would say this medication could be addictive if someone is over medicated. Or it is taken improperly. Actually, Strattera...
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Strange, our 7 year old son is experiencing nose bleeds as well. Very curious, he has been taking Strattera for around a year...
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ZOLOFT ( sertraline ) for depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and STRATTERA, for ADD/ADHD and lack of...
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AnswerCould it be it is still in your system? how long have you quit taking it? have you started another med like Ritalin or...
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i don't know about getting mood swings but i am really hyper right now and i have also stoped taking lexapro
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After much searching and family stress in trying to get Strattera into my 6 year old son who has a feeding disorder and out of...
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AnswerYou do not mention your age or what you are being treated for but young teens should be very careful about taking Prozac...
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I feel the benefits outweight the risk's one very good thing about the drug is that it is not a controlled stimulant like Ritalin...
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I'm a nurse and know that you should contact your child's prescriber with questions about discontinuing ANY med suddenly. Your...
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I'm a 38 yr. old woman who's been on Stratterra for 5 weeks. My first 7 days I couldn't eat a thing. After my dosage was upped...
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Unfortunately many conventional drugs for treating ADD/ ADHD are stimulants and will have a reverse effect on a patient with...
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Usually when people ask that they mean are some people being diagnosed incorrectly. That is always true with any diagnosis. If...
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I would not put a 9 year old onto that high of a dose with his heart rate at that, because Strattera has side effects of...
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I had the nausea for awhile,I was told to try taking 20 mgs morning & 20 mgs at night, This stopped the nausea for me! Hope this...
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I have the same question! I am experincing terrible side effects from this drug. The side effects do not outweigh the benefits...
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My question to you is this : Are you newly diagnosed? Is this about your or a child? Reason : When I was first diagnosed,...
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Well I am not a professional but I am the wife of a 49 year old man who just committed suicide. A man who showed no signs...
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My 11 year old daughter had been taking Strattera for a little more than 3 years. About 5 weeks ago she decided on her own,...
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For me, the appetite suppressant side effect of Strattera kicked in after about 1 week on the medication
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Even if you do not need it, it would probably still help you focus and give you a longer attention span, and help you to...
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Strattera is a tested treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - marihauna (weed-lol) could undue or change the...
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He might need a anti depressant, or another mood stabalizer on board. The stimulation from the Strattera could be causing...
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You have to wait about a month on a normalish long-term dose to feel the effects. When you start out its like a sleeping pill.
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Yes, Strattera can cause hot flashes and night sweats. Knowing that I had a similar problem with Welbutrin, my MD graduated my...
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Strattera is used for the main purpose of treating ADHD; it is not a controlled substance or a stimulant. It may have been...
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My son, age seven, began having nightmares shortly after starting Strattera. The nightmares continued every night until we...
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It is not normal for Strattera to cause depression. This is not a "normal" side effect, is what I'm trying to say, and you should...
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Everyone reacts differently to medications, but typically the side effect associated with Strattera when it comes to weight is a...
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You might want to call your local pharmacy. They will be able to help you.
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If they have never happened before, then it is very possible. Even though anxiety attacks may not be listed under possible side...
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My daughter takes hers in a banana,pudding anything. Also the capsule can be opened and sprinkled on pudding although it tastes...
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Yes. There are many and you can find them on the internet. My daughter was without her Strattera for 4 days and she had a wicked...
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Strattera has severely effected my prostate in that I'm so sore I can barely sit. My prostate aches so much it keeps me awake...I...
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MY 13 YR OLD WAS ON STRATTERA AND I TOOK IT HIM RIGHT OFF IT AND HE HAD NO SIDE AFFECTS WHAT SO EVER. AND YOU SHOULD'NT HAVE ANY...
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I would defiantly ask a doctor. I am 23 years old and recently got prescribed Strattera. I will share my experience with it thus...
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I thought Strattera would be a helathy alternative to the often--dreaded stimilants (Adderall especially... no good for me), but...
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I am not a doctor of any means but I do take strattera and xanax daily. I would guess it would depend on your means for the...
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No, it should not. It should cause you to be more focused. Keep in mind that Strattera has been shown to cause depression and...
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Is ADD the only dianosis? Strattera is commonly used for ADD but I have not heard of Seroquel being used for a diagnosis of only...
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Juanita I would suggest that maybe you can give your child vitamins with his medicine. My 5 year old son takes a Sesame Street...
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My son also has severe sleepiness after taking the pill and also has nausia.Used to have same symptoms as your son, while a...
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From what I've read about withdrawal symptoms it sounds like it builds up in your system like anti-depressants.
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My son was on Strattera for quite some time and he has stomach discomfort and nausea the whole time. It didn't matter if he took...
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Yes. I had the same thing happen to me. I was checked for a hernia by four separate doctors (not fun), had my prostate checked...
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STRATTERA is one of the newer medications for ADD/ADHD that is in a different class than Ritilan. Ritilin is a STIMULANT used...
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my son had the same problem. It made him soo tired. It makes some people tired and not others. We stated giving him his around...
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Strattera is non addictive so there would be no withdrawal symptoms. I want to answer this question with a question. Why would...
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AnswerTesticular pain is a very rare (and mostly undocumented) side effect of Strattera. If you have testicular pain it could be...
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Consult with your physician regarding this combination. This combination could lead to cardiovascular problems (increased risk...
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My son has been on Stattera for a few years, and for a while he had bad chest pains. We went to the hospital emergency room one...
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Yes, a common side effect of most ADHD medications is increased sweating.
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Strattera's most common side effects are stomach upset (including nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia or indigestion, appetite decrease,...
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We checked with the doctor on OTC medicines with Strattera, and we were open for what ever worked best with our children.
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This is not recommended without direct doctor supervision. Benadryl and other antihistamines can cause your blood levels of...
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No. Strattera out of the capsule is an irritant. It stings. Look at this site - peanut butter may be enough of a coating to keep...
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I've gone on and off of Strattera a few times now, and I've noticed that for the last two times I've gone back on, I get cold...
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I experienced what I believe was psychosis while driving. I had been taking straterra for 1 week when this occurred. I felt...
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Not to good when I'm feeling the side effect of drowsiness. When I don't feel that effect I guess I feel the same as I did before...
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It states on the bottle that drinking alcoholic beverages is not recommended. It will affect the way the medication...
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Our experiences would lead me to say "I wouldn't recommend it... especially for children." Here's why: My then 11 yr. old son was...
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If he stops taking Strattera the medicine will obviously not be doing the job it was prescribed for. If he has been taking the...
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As of current there is no FDA approved generic Strattera As of current there is no FDA approved generic Strattera Due to...
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No Strattera often makes people tired. I have tryed this medication before(in the 40mg doseing) and i was very tired i also do...
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It's not a question of should you snort strattera but can you. Short answer is yes but you probably shouldn't. It burns badly and...
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It's can be addictive, which is dangerous if you have a history of drug abuse, or any sign of an addictive personality.
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THE DREAMS GET WORSE! I have been on strattera for one month now and my boyfriend has been tape-ing me on a recorder everynight...
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My niece is taking 15mg of Abilify and 40mg of Strattera. What we are wondering do these drugs have a severe side effect when...
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No, Adipex does exact oppsite. I've been on it for over a year and I've never taken it in hopes of going to sleep. If I want to...
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>> missing meds does not "cause" negative behavior. However, if the child is truly ADHD (WAY overdiagnosed!), not taking...
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These two are definitely in the psychiatrists realm of prescribed drugs that are used successfully in combination. I think only...
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Most interactions of other medications (even over the counter ones) are not fully listed on the website. We are not doctors on...
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I am not sure what happens for long periods of going without since being on Strattera; but have found that when I miss a day of...
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Yes you can. Follow the prescriptions on both medications. You should not consuming alcohol or drive and/or operate heavy...
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WIthdrawals symptoms include hunger, tierdness; but I've been told there shouldn't be any symptoms if you discontinue with the...
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Probably notI am not sure why you would do this, but if you take more than the recommended dose by sprinkling them or food or any...
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Doxycycline can cure uncomplicated throat infection with a dose of 2 dose initial then 1 dose twice daily. For complicated it...
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Yes. Strattera is effective in about 60% of patients who take it. This is in comparison with methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta,...
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If everyone came to know that it was you just admit jovially ,saying " Oh , Sorry, I had a really bad diet today..! Okie .. lets...
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