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What Should I Know About Strattera for ADHD?

Strattera came out around January of 2003,Stimulants, when prescribed with the correct
and is becoming more and more popular as adose, work in about 20 minutes, so parents
treatment for ADHD. Strattera is atend to go back to using them, even with
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that cametheir harsher side-effects. After all, the
on the market in 2003. It is becoming moreparents don't experience the unpleasant
and more popular as a treatment for ADHD andside-effects -- their kids do. But the
is available nationally. Strattera is a typeparents do enjoy the benefits of the
of ADHD treatment that works differently frommedication  around  the  home.
the  other  ADHD  medications  available.
Our reports also indicate that Strattera,
Strattera works by selectively blocking thelike Attend, has fewer "ups and downs" than
reuptake of the neurotransmitterstimulants. There can be some stomach
norepinephrine by certain nerve cells in theproblems, but there is less of a "rebound"
brain. This increases the availability ofeffect. By the way, for reducing the
norepinephrine, which is thought to be"rebound" effect of stimulants, try drinking
essential in regulating impulse control,a Mountain Dew at the 3 hour mark (for
organization  and  attention.Ritalin). This seems to help a great deal to
eliminate the "crashing" off a dose of
Ritalin,  and  make  a  smooth  landing.
In clinical trials, some patients
discontinued their stimulant medications
within one or two days of beginningIn one of the Strattera studies the
Strattera. But our reports are that ADHD kidsresearchers reported that adverse events did
who had been treated successfully withoccur in some patients, including rhinitis
stimulants do not seem to respond as well to(33.3%), headache (20%), anorexia (16.7%),
the Strattera as those ADHD kids who hadand dizziness (16.7%). No serious side
never been treated with stimulants. This iseffects were observed and no patients stopped
probably true, as we have seen this happenmedication or discontinued the study due to
with children and teens being treated withadverse  events.
ATTEND. We think this is because even small
doses of stimulants can be so effective that
they "spoil" both the kids and the parents,
and they want to keep taking at least a tinyThere have been reports of prostate problems
dose of stimulant along with either theirin men with ADHD from various sources, so men
ATTEND or Strattera. Learn more informationshould  be  careful.
on Ritalin, and ATTEND at the ADHD
Information  Library.
In each of six clinical trials, Strattera was
better than placebo in reducing the symptoms
Please take Strattera exactly as directed byof ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.
your doctor. Strattera offers flexibleThe positive effects of Strattera were seen
dosing, once or twice daily. Discuss afor overall ADHD symptoms including
convenient schedule for taking Strattera withhyperactive /impulsive symptoms and
your  doctor.inattentive symptoms. But we are not
convinced that this statement is very
powerful. Even coffee is better than placebo.
Would you take a medication that was not
Do not take Strattera with any otherbetter than placebo? ATTEND, which is a
medications, even over-the-counternutritional product, makes statistically
medications! You must talk with your doctorsignificant improvements on the computerized
first! Talk to the Pharmacist too! OurTOVA CPT test in 70% of subjects, and 80%
reports indicate that there may be seriousimprove on Parent Rating Scales; Ritalin
problems taking anti-depressants withmakes statistically significant improvements
Strattera. In fact, our reports indicate thaton the computerized TOVA CPT test in 80% of
there can be serious problems taking evensubjects.  Is  Strattera  better  than these?
Benedryl with Strattera. But our reports
indicate that small doses of stimulants may
be OK with Strattera, and may even enhance
treatment.So far, parents love the fact that this is
not a triplicate prescription. Doctors love
this too. Ritalin is a hassle to prescribe,
and a hassle to get from the pharmacy.
Strattera may be taken with or without food.However, the bottom line needs to be seen in
If you miss a dose, take it as soon asthe real world. Does Strattera work better
possible, but do not take more than yourthan Attend? Does Strattera work better than
total daily dose in any 24-hour period. Ifstimulants? Will there be any long-term
possible, take Strattera at the same timeside-effects? How long will families pay $200
every day to keep on schedule. Stratteraa month before they switch to another
capsules should never be broken and sprinkledtreatment  option?
on  food.  They  must  be  taken  whole.
You can learn more about Strattera at the
Our reports indicate that it takes 4 to 6ADHD Information Library.Douglas Cowan,
weeks for Strattera to work well (to reachPsy.D., is a family therapist who has been
therapeutic levels). We believe that Lillyworking with ADHD children and their families
will experience the same problems that VAXAsince 1986. He is the clinical director of
has in getting people to stick with ATTEND,the ADHD Information Library's family of
which also takes 4 to 6 weeks to work well.seven web sites, including helping over
The problem is that parents usually only give350,000 parents and teachers learn more about
an intervention 2 weeks to work, and move onADHD each year. Dr. Cowan also serves on the
to something else if they haven't alreadyMedical Advisory Board of VAXA International
seen  the  results  they  expect.of Tampa, FL., is President of the Board of
Directors for KAXL 88.3 FM in central
California, and is President of NewIdeas.net
Incorporated.



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