STRATTERA, THE NEW ADHD MEDICATION
Added
March-2004
The newest ADHD medication Strattera (atomoxetine) is expected to hit the
pharmacy shelves this month to much ado. What separates Strattera (atomoxetine)
from the rest of the ADHD medications pack is that Strattera (atomoxetine)
is the first non-stimulant medication FDA-approved for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Strattera (atomoxetine) is not a controlled substance under the Controlled
Substance Act, which translates to the convenience of phone-in refills and
less prescription hassles at the pharmacy. Strattera (atomoxetine) is an oral
capsule prescribed in a once or twice daily dose, which also eliminates the
need for school children to medicate during the school day. And, Strattera
(atomoxetine) is the only ADHD medication FDA-approved for adults.
But before you knock on your doctor's door asking for a prescription, there
are a few things you should know about this new ADHD medication. Although
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant ADHD medication, it still poses
many side effects consistent with the side effects of other ADHD medications
- and a few new ones that adults might find less than pleasant ...
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