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What is Strattera best used for?
Strattera® (atomoxetine) is the first nonstimulant medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Strattera and all the other nonstimulants are generally considered to be less effective than psychostimulants in treating ADHD.
What are the side effects of Strattera?
Common side effects
- Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, dry mouth, headache.
- Feeling sleepy, sluggish or weak during the day, trouble sleeping at night.
- Decreased libido or sexual side effects.
Is Strattera used for anything other than ADHD?
Strattera is a nonstimulant drug. It boosts levels of norepinephrine in your brain to help with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Strattera often doesn’t work as well for ADHD as Ritalin and other stimulant drugs. Your doctor might prescribe it only if a stimulant medicine doesn’t help your symptoms.
Is it OK to stop Strattera cold turkey?
Strattera Withdrawal And Detox In addition, Strattera should never be stopped cold turkey, as this can produce unwanted withdrawal symptoms. Typically, if you no longer want to use Strattera, your doctor will lower your Strattera dose gradually over time so your body can adjust to less and less of the medication.
What is the generic name for Strattera?
Strattera. Generic Name: atomoxetine (AT oh mox e teen) Brand Name: Strattera. Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on June 3, 2020. Uses. Warnings. Before taking. Directions.
Can Strattera capsules be opened?
General Dosing Information. STRATTERA capsules are not intended to be opened, they should be taken whole [see Patient Counseling Information (17.6)]. The safety of single doses over 120 mg and total daily doses above 150 mg have not been systematically evaluated.
Can Strattera cause mania in bipolar patients?
Atomoxetine is a potent trigger for mania in genetically predisposed people. As a result, the FDA recommends evaluating every patient for past symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of bipolar or a family history of bipolar or cyclic mood disorders prior to administrating Strattera to avoid inducing a manic episode.
What is priapism in Strattera?
Rare postmarketing cases of priapism, defined as painful and nonpainful penile erection lasting more than 4 hours, have been reported for pediatric and adult patients treated with Strattera. The erections resolved in cases in which follow-up information was available, some following discontinuation of Strattera.