About Strattera

What is Strattera?

(Pronounced Stra-tair-a)

Strattera is the first and only non-stimulant medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults. Strattera is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, a class of ADHD treatment that works differently from the other ADHD medications available. Strattera is available by prescription only.

What are the Benefits of Strattera?

Everyone reacts differently to medication, so finding the right treatment can take time. Getting friends and family involved in your treatment program can be helpful—they may notice positive changes before you do.

If Strattera does work for you, there are several benefits for you to discuss with your doctor as you explore treatment options.

Full-day symptom relief
Strattera provides relief from ADHD symptoms throughout the day and into the evening.
Continuous symptom improvements
While you are likely to notice improvements in ADHD symptoms by week 2, it may take up to a month to see the full therapeutic benefits of Strattera.Your system adjusts to Strattera gradually over the first month of taking it, and it can provide effective and even ADHD symptom management.
Does not cause insomnia in children and adolescents
With Strattera, there was no difference in insomnia versus sugar pill in children and adolescents.
Effective in patients with ADHD and co-existing anxiety
Strattera is clinically proven to reduce ADHD symptoms in child and adolescent patients with ADHD and anxiety, and does not induce anxiety in adult ADHD patients.
Lack of abuse potential
Strattera has not shown potential for abuse. It is a non-controlled prescription medication.
Phone-in refills
Strattera is not a controlled substance, so you can get phone-in refills between doctor visits.
Not a stimulant
If you have previous experience with stimulant medication, you might have observed an immediate impact when it took effect and also when it stopped working.You will not experience this with Strattera, since it is not a stimulant.
Free samples available from your doctor
If your doctor determines that Strattera is a good choice for you/your child, ask your doctor about receiving a free sample.

What are the Potential Side Effects of Strattera?

As with all medications, it is important to understand the possible side effects and what to expect with a medication.