Strattera, or Atomoxetine, is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children 6 years and older, adolescents, and adults. Atomoxetine increases attention and decreases restlessness in people who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long or are easily distracted, and are emotionally unstable.
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Strattera works differently from the other ADHD medicines available. The advantage of Strattera over stimulants for the treatment of ADHD is that it has less abuse potential than stimulants, is not scheduled as a controlled substance and has proven in clinical trials to offer 24 hour coverage of symptoms associated with ADHD in adults and children. Atomoxetine selectively blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine in the brain. This, in and of itself, can increase the ability to pay attention and improve hyperactivity. The interesting thing is that Strattera gradually has a downstream effect on the dopamine in the brain, specifically in the frontal lobe.
For children and adolescents greater than 70 kg body weight, the usual starting dose is 40 mg once a day. After a minimum of 3 days, if necessary, the dose may be increased to approximately 80 mg once daily in the morning or as evenly divided doses in the morning and late afternoon/early evening. After 2 to 4 additional weeks, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 100 mg. If therapy is interrupted for more than 1 week, treatment should be started at the lowest recommended dose. Atomoxetine is usually taken either as a single dose in the morning or divided into two doses in the morning and late afternoon or early evening.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma, high blood pressure, rapid heart beat, a stroke, a mini-stroke, or heart or liver disease. You should know that atomoxetine may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. You should know that atomoxetine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Atomoxetine should be used as part of a total treatment program for ADHD, which may include counseling and special education. Make sure to follow all of your doctor's instructions.
The most common Strattera side effects in adults are: constipation, dry mouth, nausea, decrease in appetite, dizziness, problems with sleeping, sexual side effects, problems urinating, menstrual cramps. The most common Strattera side effects in teenagers and children over six years old are: Upset stomach, decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, mood swings and weight loss.
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