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Drug class: Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Drug form: Oral capsule Generic available? Yes Prescription required? Yes Tips Response/effectiveness Interactions 1
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More common side effects in children and adolescents taking Strattera include: nausea
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The main difference is that Adderall is a stimulant, and Strattera is not
Strattera may also be helpful for people who struggle with depressive symptoms in addition to their ADHD
I'm the kind of guy who fights 'til the end - even if I know I'm not going to win & just one closing note for the 'lurkers'
It works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine in the brain, which helps to improve attention span and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity
Strattera is a non-stimulant medication used to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) including distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in children, teens, and adults
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It works by affecting chemicals in the brain and nervous system that influence hyperactivity and impulse control
2 mg/kg administered either as a single daily dose in the morning or as evenly divided doses in the morning and late afternoon/early evening
Strattera is a non-stimulant drug used to treat symptoms of ADHD in adults and children over the age of 6
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I was incredibly irritable and the mood swings were insane
I'm curious to hear about people's experience with Strattera! Today was my first day
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i read about it doing this but i didn't think it would make me almost repulsed by eating food sometimes
Now I occasionally will have very disturbing dreams or nightmares
Hi I've been on strattera for about a year now and it made me very sleepy since day 1
Experiences widely vary during ramp-up, so play it by ear
This is not particularly convenient because I'm not typically hungry in the morning, but I love the effects of Strattera
So I've tried Ritalin, Adderall, and Wellbutrin and all sorta worked and were nice but didn't do enough to actually HELP me
I honestly thought I was handling myself quite well until I started Strattera and realized I was at maybe 40% most of the time before it
It was also the first medication to be approved for treating adults with ADHD
Strattera (Atomoxetine) - is a brand name for a drug that contains atomoxetine
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So a few differences with Strattera that I've found and some of my experiences
I was fine for about 24 hours until last night, when my "before bed" dose made me feel like my heart was pounding (even though it was at a 60-68 bpm resting rate) and Here is what I've learned since stopping: When I get hungry, I am so hungry
The good news is that they went away after about 2-3 weeks
When I did start, I was completely exhausted for several days
Before the meds I would have problems Take it at night before bed
Strattera (Atomoxetine) - is a brand name for a drug that contains atomoxetine
For breakfast, choose a meal high in protein (yogurt, nuts, meat, protein bars) and avoid acidic foods (tomato juice/sauce, orange juice, etc
I just started 10mg Strattera last night (my psychiatrist told me to take it before bed), and I had the worst sleep ever
Taking before bed has basically stopped my RLS and arm movements when I sleep
Strattera can have a dangerous
Strattera is a medication known as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) that has been approved for the treatment of ADHD in children and adults
Strattera is usually initiated at a low dosage which is slowly titrated every three days or so depending on response
Stroke, heart attack, and sudden death have been linked to atomoxetine (Strattera) use at usual doses in people with a history of heart problems
I started having sleep issues because I’m unsure about my boyfriend and my relationship
Immediate-release Ritalin is taken two to three times per day, 30 to 45 minutes before a meal
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Background and Context • 3 presentations of ADHD Predominantly inattentive Predominantly hyperactive -impulsive Combined • Psychiatric
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More common side effects in children and adolescents taking Strattera include: nausea
It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, and became the first non-stimulant medication to receive approval for ADHD
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults
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Strattera (Atomoxetine) - is a brand name for a drug that contains atomoxetine
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Before I took Strattera I rarely had dreams at all
Strattera actually stays in your system for 24 hrs, so once you adjust to taking it at a specific hour your body will adjust
The nausea is a thing, but ive found it gets less shitty about 6 months in
With a big breakfast I can mostly avoid nausea
It didn't seem to help with focus, and it altered my senses of smell and taste
strattera has immediate effects
36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience
Apparently Strattera a protein-binding so eating something before taking it supposedly only works if it has a decent amount of