ADD-ADHD Non-Stimulant Medication
Non-stimulant medication in the treatment of ADD-ADHD is prescribed when the patient is unresponsive to or adversely affected by stimulants, has a pre-existing heart condition, or has a history of drug abuse
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Side Effects of Strattera if no ADHDHere are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers:May cause:-too much pooping-tingling feeling...
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Strattera and Mood Swings Strattera does cause mood swings. I am 28 yrs old and been on Strattera for 2 weeks. I've noticed that...
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AnswerCaroline, I have been doing a lot of research on Strattera in consideration of putting our 13-year-old son on it. In my...
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I was an ADHD child mom tried everything to calm me down the worse it got the more depressed I got. one day I guess it was a cry...
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This question could have been answered simply by doing a little online research. STRATTERA Withdrawal Symptoms May...
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I have done extensive research & networking to try to find another way for my 7 year old son to take Strattera. He simply...
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According to Eli Lilly's Web site for the drug (http://www.Strattera.com/) it is a "norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor." It...
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I currently take 80mg straterra, 70mg vyvanse (a speed-derived drug like adderall), and 10mg lexapro (an ssri like paxil, luvox,...
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Medical Answer: From the studies available (and there are not many) the efficacy of Strattera (atomoxetine) is significantly...
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My son's tics were for the most part in remission when he started Strattera three months ago. But he just recently started a new...
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AnswerWow, give Strattera a chance. My son also had really bad headaches, but after a while, maybe a week or so, he got over the...
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I have done considerable research about Strattera. There is no long term research abailable since the drug is relatively new on...
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I have an 8 year old that weighs 60lbs and takes 30mg of strattera. Her psychiatrist said this is the maximum dosage she could...
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AnswerMy 14 year old son has been on Strattera for two months and complains of heart burn. AnswerI am a 52 year old male...
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Our son weighs around 95 pounds and started out on 40, then 60 mg, this did not seem to work. Dr is now saying to try 80 mg. We...
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Your boyfriend must discuss the side effects he is experiencing with his doctor. There are many other meds available to treat...
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Strattera/Valproic Acid mood stabilizer combination prescribed for sonMy 7 year old son definitely experiences agitation and...
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Remember that milk contains TONS and TONS of sugar. I would not advise feeding sugar to a child with ADHD or ADD. My best advise...
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For Strattera, yes (assuming a test exists). But the metabolites (i.e., 4-hydroxyatomoxetine) aren't at all the same for drugs...
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I have been taking Strattera for 4 weeks now. The first week I was only on 10 mg and then I was increased to 18mg. On the 10 MG I...
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I was on Strattera for about a year. Strattera worked great for me up until August. I woke up out of my sleep in the middle of...
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For information, please review the comments from contributors of WikiAnswers. Also, feel free to look over the Related Links (At...
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i took it for one day and already had 2 strange dreams. the first was something about bill from King of the Hill, which is weird...
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It happened to me the second day I took the pill -- really frightened me. In addition to all the things you mentioned in your...
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For some people, side effects may persist or worsen, but for the majority of patients, side effects become less bothersome with...
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Strattera is specifically for ADD. I wouldn't take the Welbutrin for the ADD. Right church, wrong pew.
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Strattera, also known as atomoxetine, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for treating attention-deficit...
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AnswerI am wondering this same thing. I never slept well, being tired during the day and really awake at night. I have been...
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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...
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For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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my son has a pacemaker and belongs to c.h.o.p.(CHILDRENS HOSPITAL). HIS CARDIOLOGIST WOULD HAVE SAID SOMETHING IF HE FELT IT...
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Give or take an hour either way, you should be fine.
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AnswerMy nephew started taking medications for ADHD at age 5. He's been on Ritalin, Concerta, then Adderall. He had crying...
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My heart rate has jumped as well. When I was working out the other day the machine started yelling at me b/c my heart rate was...
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If you have the capsule form you can cut it in half and take that, slowly come off of it because coming off of it all at once can...
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AnswerDifferent medicines work differently with different children. I have tried Ritalin,concerta, adderol and none of those...
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For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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I too have been taking Strattera now for 4 months and am alarmed and distressed by the large amount of hair that I am a losing. I...
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Strattera and Adderall can both be used for ADHD but they have different side effects and therefore different...
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Never take any herbal remedies without consulting your physician. Herbal medications can affect the prescribed medications you...
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Strattera has not been approved for pediatric indications. It's approved for Adult ADD only, so take your doctors advice with a...
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AnswerYou really need to ask a pharmacist to be sure. Don't gamble with drugs, drug combinations or your health. Call your local...
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I know that Strattera's most common side affect is dry mouth, which I experience. Creatine increases water retention, so I also...
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Neither Prozac nor Strattera are uppers or downers. Prozac works on serotonin, and Strattera works on norepinephrine, two of our...
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Strattera's side effects could make someone depressed. For about the last year and a half I've been off and on Strattera. During...
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AnswerBasically, Strattera is a Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitor. This class of drug is also used to TREAT depression,...
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Our daughter was changed over to Strattera last fall. There was a definite phase of irritable, defiant, argumentative behavior...
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Hi. It's funny that you mention that. I never had any issues with my speech, but I find on 20 mg. of Strattera per day I find...
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I am not a Doctor. I have been on this med 40 mg for a month. I have a eating diorder due to depression. I eat to cover up my...
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YUCK!!! I accidently "belched" a capsule up a few minutes after taking it, and it broke in my mouth. The taste was so awful it...
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For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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ADHD is a genetic trait that is present at birth. It is the way a person's brain is wired. It allows people to think quickly,...
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YES! I am 29 and have been on Strat since 12/03. At first I thought I had a hernia. But in speaking with a friend who has had one...
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Each capsule contains atomoxetine HCl equivalent to 10, 18, 25, 40, or 60 mg of atomoxetine. The capsules also contain...
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I Was sleeping everyday on my lunch hour while taking Strattera, It made me feel dopey but it did help a little with...
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The only thing I know about the interaction is that it causes memory loss, sometimes severely. Choose one or the other, but not...
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I am on my second day dose of 40 mg. and it appears to be making my FM symptoms worse. I also notice a sore throat after taking...
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Absolutely, terrible mood swings, irritability and withdrawal has caused anger and rage. If you see these symptoms, please have...
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ADHD and Tourette's syndrome are closely related; some people have both of these together. When a physician is initially...
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Giving a meal replacement drink should help. Like carnation instant breakfast, they have all the vitamins and other good stuff...
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Your Pharmcist could answer that question best, but I have learned that neither drug should be taken with a drug class called a...
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You should google Straterra and you'll find a wealth of information. However, I can share my experience with the drug. I am a...
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It seems to last about 6 hours.
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AnswerI was taking 40 mg of strattera a month ago and last week the Dr increased it to 60 mg. I have found that since I have been...
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i get dizzy if i dont take the medicine about an hour after eating - taking the med with food doesnt work for me, the medicine...
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snorting strattera causes difficultiy breathing or may even cause you to STOP BREATHING if snorted you will experience hours of...
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I don't believe that the Strattera causes OCD symptoms, and it's possible that the hair pulling is not OCD, but possibly a Tic...
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I didn't check all of your drugs but you need to stop taking wellbutrin and strattera immediately. Not one person on here...
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My Son has been on Strattera for about 1 - 2 years, and his doctor prescribed the medicine to be taken before bedtime because it...
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From personal experiance, skipping doses of strattera causes majour aggrivation and rapid mood swings. If you have axioty or...
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Wellbutrin is an antidepressant and strattera is more of an antianxeity medication.The two kind of even thereselves out.But there...
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I'm an overweight 43 y/o white male who lives a fairly sedentary lifestyle. As long as I can recall, my BP has always been...
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I have an adopted son who has been with me for 7 wonderful months now. He was on Zoloft, Mertaziphine and Strattera. We took him...
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For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can...
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hey patricia,my 4yr. old grandson takes strattera.he started on a low dose,then the next higher dose.he usually take it around...
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The only experince I have with Straterra is that my grandson has been taking it for about a year now and at first I thought I...
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It usually does cost a little extra to have Strattera compounded into a liquid, but as long as you have prescription insurance,...
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I'm not sure, but I've used Strattera for some months. I've OCD myself, and Strattera hasn't helped me with this problem. But...
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My doctor specifically told me to take it at night because it is a long-acting medicine. It needs to be a constant time though.
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AnswerActually, that sounds probable. My highly intelligent, extremely depressed (just above the suicide line), musically...
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I have no idea but I happened to have a clinic appointment right after I got this question in an email so I asked my doctor. She...
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No that will destroy your lungs and can cause serious health problems
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I've been taking Strattera for a little over two months. During the first week or two, I had some appetite reduction, but it has...
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My experience with Strattera was a feeling of being trapped within my body. I remember sweating a lot and walking for hours as if...
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No, it won't hurt you, but drinking while taking strattera can intoxicate you much quicker off of a smaller amount of alcohol. I...
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Yes; Strattera has no known interactions with Tylenol (paracetamol).
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Depends on the person. It affects nonadrenaline and adrenaline. It usually works like a downer but if you get scared or something...
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See your doctor. Adderall can cause tics, but not Strattera.
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AnswerI'm on Strattera. I'm experiencing hot flashes.However, I'm also 51 and it's probably attributable to menopause....
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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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no one will ever really know since clinical trials will never be done, however it is possible to undue the positive effects from...
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As a parent of an ADHD child and a psychiatrist I would say that most children should not be taken off of the ADHD treatment for...
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What type of rash does strattera cause
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Yes, 40mg of Strattera is a lot to start out with because you're body may not be able to handle that big of a dosage. I'm no...
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When i went to adderall it had only been a couple of days since i had last took my Stattera, I asked my doctor if i should be...
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I wouldn't think so.... It gave them to me!
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AnswerWell and this is jusy my personal opinion, the euphoric state and level of concentration your able to obtain while taking...
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Never stop your prescribed meds without consulting your doctor.If you are having unwanted side-effects you may just need your...
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hi heather, I'm not sure what you mean? Strattera has very little effect on the appetite. So if you want to gain weight just...
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AnswerI am begining to notice the same thing. Strattera had a very intense affect on me the first couple of days. I felt...
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