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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my son was switched to straterra for its lesser effect on apetite suppression. within weeks he was moody and irritable. severe...
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yes, it can trigger bipolar symptoms, as can anti-depressants and other ADHD meds. - especially if u are not on a mood stabilizer
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Definately. When I was first put on Strattera, I noticed a huge difference in my energy level. I was fatigued and felt like I...
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I just started with it. The Strattera help me a little, so far. My condition was almost of incapacity must of the time. And now i...
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AnswerLook, all I know is... my husband is a thirty-one year old man weighing 180 lb. and he only takes 10 mg three times daily...
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I have had dysthimia (I think that is the right spelling) which is a difficult to treat, but not severe, depression. I have been...
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IT TAKES UP 3MONTH OF EVERYDAY TAKING THE PILL BEFORE YOU CAN NOTICE DIFFERNCE. SOMETIMES ONLY 8 WEEKS.IT BLOOD DRIVEN I GUESS IS...
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You should always check with your physician when it comes to stopping a medication. Never do it on your own! Some medications...
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My husband swears Strattera has affected my moods (also not for the better). I have been on the medication for three weeks. I...
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I was taking one strattera daily for two weeks and I was find. My dr. increased me to 2x a day and now I'm finding I am having...
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okay to answer your question, yeah its okay. i mean i dont know i do take straterra, however you spell it ive been taking all...
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I am not a physician and cannot say for sure if it will "go away", but I can tell you that Strattera can cause extreme agitation...
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Are you stupid enough to try? What would happen if you jumped in front of a bus? there's a chance you'd live. OK, off my...
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I do not know specifically about Enzyte, but I currently take a small dose (2.5 mg) of Cialis concurrently with my 80 mg daily...
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I am both a recovering alcoholic and bulimic. I have absolutely no appetite on strattera, so it should not trigger any bulimic...
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Just stop the medication. It lasts a long time in the system (up to 6 weeks) so it's not like you're stopping cold turkey. Wait a...
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My boyfriend is active Navy, mid-rank sailor. A (stupid) Navy doctor prescribed it for him. He was in the middle of a Billet...
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Answerchildren shouldn't take more that 100mg per day or 1.2mg/kg body wt.0.454kg = 1lbs there fore this 75lb or 34.1kg kid...
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Strattera and Concerta for two and a half years, and has worked well after finding the right combination of doses.( Strattera...
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No, Strattera is non addictive thus does not have to be prescribed monthly by a physician. Stimulants however like Adderall need...
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Strattera is a drug. As such, it will affect different people, in different ways. Consult your physican, and see if a...
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The medication guide states that it takes 2 to 6 weeks for the maximum effectiveness of the dosage to be observed.
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I think it depends on the starting dose. I started at 40 mg. for 3 days, then went to 60 for 3 days and then to 80. This is...
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You should not be experiencing these sorts of effects while taking Strattera. This is what is mentioned on the Black Box Warning...
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The risks are the same as for everyone. 40 mg of Strattera is not a large dose; for people who weigh more than 70 kg (about 150...
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My son has been on Strattera for 3 years and we have never had any problem with head itching.
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My daughter began taking Strattera when she was 9 and puberty appeared to have already have started (hair growth etc). She is now...
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Yes, in fact, in 2004 the FDA required Lilly to put a warning on Strattera that it could cause hepatitis. This is a very uncommon...
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I got some relief by drinking more water at night, eating oatmeal in the morning for breakfast and exercise. I still have some...
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I am kind of curious because I have been taking 25mg for 6 days have been extremley tired and today was the first day I...
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Strattera was a complete waste of time for me. Lots of side effects and no efficacy. Adderall XR is much better. Strattera...
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This may not be extremely helpful, but for my boyfriend... he has been off for almost 6 months and is still suffering from...
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You can, but they can interact with the same enzyme in the liver, so typically, we will start the Strattera at a lower dose than...
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You may want to check to see if the 12yr old has a problem with their heart going in and out of rythem. I have an 11 yr old that...
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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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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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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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Unfortunately many conventional drugs for treating ADD/ ADHD are stimulants and will have a reverse effect on a patient with...
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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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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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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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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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Yes you can but the Strattera inhibits the conversion from DXM to DXO
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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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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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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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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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