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Strattera is a newly FDA approved medication for the treatment of ADHD. Strattera Online will act as a guide to general information on Strattera, including the way Strattera works and the side effects of using this treatment. We also provide information about ADHD.

WHAT DOES ADHD MEAN FOR PARENTS?

Added March-2004
Some specialists estimate that anywhere from 3-10% of school age children are affected by attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Goldstein, 1992; Rief, 1993). Behavioral characteristics of attention deficit disorder include: being easily distracted, difficulty listening and following directions, difficulty focusing and sustaining attention, difficulty concentrating and staying on task, inconsistent performance in school (some say the one common aspect of ADD/ADHD children is that they are "consistently inconsistent"), being tuned out or "spacey," disorganized or having poor study skills, and difficulty working independently (Reif, 1993).

Children with ADHD may have characteristics similar to a child with ADD, but ADHD children may also demonstrate impulsive behaviors, a high activity level, difficulty with transitions, being easily over-stimulated or aggressive, social immaturity, a high frustration level, and low self-esteem (Rief, 1993) ... FULL STORY

DID YOU KNOW?
Strattera, is the first non-stimulant medication that's FDA-approved to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

ADHD Fact: The National Institute of Mental Health states that scientists have found evidence that ADHD does not stem from the home environment, but from biological causes more..

STRATTERA & ADHD NEWS

Added Jun-2005
Gender differences in ADHD patients treated with Atomoxetine - Females with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) and treated with Atomoxetine ( Strattera ) showed no .. more

Added Feb-2005
Medications can help coping with ADHD - Just about everyone has trouble concentrating or paying attention in class from time to time .. more

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