The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients.
What drug is similar to Strattera?
Vyvanse is a brand name for the drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. It’s an amphetamine. Like Strattera, Vyvanse also alters brain chemicals.
What is another name for Strattera?
Atomoxetine, sold under the brand name Strattera, among others, is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may be used alone or along with psychostimulants.
What is atomoxetine 60mg?
Atomoxetine increases the amount of noradrenaline in the brain. This is a chemical that is produced naturally, and increases attention and decreases impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD. This medicine has been prescribed to help control the symptoms of ADHD.
Does Strattera get you high like Adderall?
Does Strattera feel like a stimulant? Strattera is not a stimulant (like Adderall). However, Strattera does have some of the same potential side effects as Adderall and other stimulants, like a faster heartbeat or increased blood pressure.
Does Strattera feel like a stimulant?
Does Strattera work if you don’t have 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.
What does Strattera feel like?
Strattera can cause very significant abdominal pain, nausea and drowsiness, especially when starting the medication. Strattera tends to offset the effect of the stimulant starting to work and then wearing off.
