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  Strattera Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Atomoxetine HCl - RxList Monographs
Suicidal Ideation in Children and Adolescents - STRATTERA (atomoxetine) increased the risk of suicidal ideation in short-term studies in children or adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
STRATTERA is approved for ADHD in pediatric and adult patients.
The average risk of suicidal ideation in patients receiving STRATTERA was 0.4% (5/1357 patients), compared to none in placebo-treated patients (851 patients).
www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic3/strattera.htm   (361 words)

  
 Newly Approved Drug Therapies (813): Strattera (atomoxetine HCl), Eli Lilly
Strattera was administered as a single dose in the early morning and titrated on a weight-adjusted basis according to clinical response, up to a maximum dose of 1.5 mg/kg/day.
Strattera was administered as a divided dose in the early morning and late afternoon (after school) and titrated on a weight-adjusted basis according to clinical response.
Strattera was administered as a divided dose in the early morning and late afternoon/early evening and titrated according to clinical response in a range of 60 to 120 mg/day.
www.centerwatch.com /patient/drugs/dru813.html   (838 words)

  
 Strattera
Strattera, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, works differently than any older FDA-approved treatments for the disorder, all of which are stimulants.
Strattera comes in a capsule and can be taken once or twice a day.  It is the first ADHD medication clinically proven effective in adults, and provides full day relief of ADHD symptoms - from school through family time without causing insomnia in most children and adolescents.
Strattera should not be taken at the same time as, or within two weeks of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or by patients with narrow angle glaucoma.
www.homestead.com /ctfamiliesunited/files/InTheNews/Strattera.html   (470 words)

  
 Strattera
Strattera appears to become effective within a couple of days to one week, and may be somewhat effective prior to reaching its optimal dose.
Strattera is rapidly absorbed, with maximal plasma levels reached in 1-2 hours after dosing.
Strattera seems to be quite helpful with the functional or family interaction issues related to problems with ADHD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
www.johnswank.com /Strattera.htm   (2498 words)

  
 Strattera
Strattera is used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition marked by either constant activity, a persistent inability to stay focused, or both.
Strattera is the first ADHD medication to avoid classification as a controlled substance (a drug with potential for abuse).
Strattera should not be taken during pregnancy unless its benefits justify the potential risk to the baby.
www.healthsquare.com /newrx/str1654.htm   (922 words)

  
 Lilly Announces Important Liver Safety Update to Strattera Label
Strattera, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, is the first FDA approved non-stimulant to treat ADHD and provide full-symptom relief.
It is not known precisely how Strattera reduces ADHD symptoms, but s cientists believe it works by blocking or slowing reabsorption of norepinephrine, a chemical in the brain considered important in regulating attention, impulsivity and activity levels.
Strattera should not be taken at the same time as, or within two weeks of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or by patients with narrow angle glaucoma.
www.add.org /news/strattera_label.html   (1000 words)

  
 PDR - Strattera Capsules(Lilly)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The effectiveness of STRATTERA in the treatment of ADHD was established in 4 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of pediatric patients (ages 6 to 18).
STRATTERA should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
STRATTERA may change the way your body reacts to oral or intravenous albuterol (or drugs with similar actions), but the effectiveness of these drugs will not be changed.
www.antidepressantsfacts.com /strattera.htm   (7021 words)

  
 ADD ADHD: Strattera and ADHD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Strattera is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, a class of ADHD treatment that works differently from the other ADHD medications available.
In each of six clinical trials, Strattera was statistically superior to placebo in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.
However, Strattera is the first FDA-approved treatment for ADHD that is not a stimulant and is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act.
www.add101.com /strattera.htm   (1205 words)

  
 Strattera, Atomoxetine HCl Pharmacology - ADHD Medication   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
STRATTERA is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome.
In clinical trials, STRATTERA use was associated with an increased risk of mydriasis and therefore its use is not recommended in patients with narrow angle glaucoma.
STRATTERA was administered to 2067 children or adolescent patients with ADHD and 270 adults with ADHD in clinical studies.
www.concernedcounseling.com /medications/strattera.htm   (3745 words)

  
 Suicidal thoughts linked to Strattera
During the clinical trials that led to Strattera's FDA approval, between 2% and 5% of patients experienced mood swings, 8% experienced irritability and 1% discontinued the trials due to aggression or irritability, according to the drug's label insert.
That's not surprising: Strattera is chemically similar to tricyclic antidepressants, an older class of drugs that have long been known to occasionally induce mania in people with bipolar illness.
Indeed, the heightened concern about Strattera is part of a bigger, ongoing examination in medicine about the risks of widely prescribing psychotropic drugs to youngsters with relatively mild symptoms of depression, ADHD or other mental disorders.
www.pinesgift.com /strattera-update.html   (965 words)

  
 Strattera, The New ADHD Medication
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.
Strattera (atomoxetine) should not be taken at the same time as, or within two weeks of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
www.selfgrowth.com /articles/Virtue2.html   (779 words)

  
 Strattera Information (atomoxetine); Strattera Side Effects; Strattera Dosing (*not an advertisement)
Lilly to add suicide warning to drug Strattera … at the request of the Food and Drug Administration, it is adding a warning to the label of its attention-deficit drug Stattera advising it may trigger suicidal thoughts in some children and adolescents.… [ CBS MarketWatch; Val Brickates Kennedy; Free Registration Req.
Strattera is a member of a family of drugs known as "selective norepinephrine reuptake" inhibitors.
What is known is that Strattera causes an increase in the brain of levels of a hormone known as "norepinephrine".
www.coreynahman.com /strattera_atomoxetine.html   (1277 words)

  
 Public Health Advisory for Atomoxetine
Strattera is approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients.
Pediatric patients being treated with Strattera should be closely observed for clinical worsening, as well as agitation, irritability, suicidal thinking or behaviors, and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial few months of a course of drug therapy, or at times of dose changes, either increases or decreases.
In addition a MedGuide is being prepared for Strattera to provide directly to patients and their families and caregivers information about the increased risk of suicidal thinking in children and adolescents prescribed Strattera.
www.fda.gov /cder/drug/advisory/atomoxetine.htm   (496 words)

  
 Strattera.com - About Strattera
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 clinically proven to reduce ADHD symptoms in child and adolescent patients with ADHD and anxiety, and does not induce anxiety in adult ADHD patients.
Strattera has been clinically proven not to have abuse potential, therefore it is not a controlled substance.
www.strattera.com /1_1_about_strattera/1_1_about.jsp   (595 words)

  
 FDA Issues Advisory on ADHD Drug Strattera
The FDA has ordered Strattera's maker, Eli Lilly and Co., to revise this product to include a "fl box" warning on Strattera's product label and additional warning statements that alert health care providers of the increased risk of suicidal thinking in children and adolescents.
Strattera's boxed warning will "communicate new information about uncommon reports of suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents," states a Lilly news release.
Strattera is the first FDA-approved nonstimulant to treat ADHD and provide full-symptom relief, says Lilly.
www.webmd.com /content/Article/112/110541.htm   (292 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Strattera warning: Drug could cause suicidal thoughts in kids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Strattera was Lilly's sixth best-selling drug last year with $667 million in sales.
Among the 3.4 million patients, including adults, who have taken Strattera since it went on the market in 2003, the rate of reported suicidal thoughts is much lower, less than 0.01%, Hayes said.
Strattera also will carry the warning in other countries where the drug is sold, the company said.
www.usatoday.com /news/health/2005-09-29-strattera-warning_x.htm   (568 words)

  
 Strattera atomoxetine.
Strattera is the first non-stimulant medication approved for the treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
Strattera is an oral capsule and can be taken once or twice a day to provide full-day relief from ADHD symptoms.
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a norepinephrine uptake inhibitor used to treat ADHD for kids and adults; Strattera increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the frontal cortex of the brain.
www.anagen.net /stratter.htm   (994 words)

  
 ADD ADHD- Strattera- the new drug from Lilly for ADHD.
That means that when a cell releases norepinephrine to stimulate its neighboring nerve cell, Strattera gets involved by inhibiting the first cell from reabsorbing the norepinephrine in the synaptic junction.
The safety and effectiveness of Strattera in the treatment of ADHD was established in six randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies in children, adolescents, and adults.
Strattera has not been tested in children less than six years of age or in geriatric patients.
addadhdadvances.com /Strattera.html   (942 words)

  
 Strattera Information from Drugs.com
Strattera may increase thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts in children and teens.
Strattera is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Strattera will be harmful to an unborn baby.
You may not be able to take Strattera, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
www.drugs.com /strattera.html   (1156 words)

  
 Strattera for adhd: focalin, adderall, concerta, ritalin.
Strattera is a new drug approved for treatment of ADHD in December 2002.
Until further studies have been done to show that Strattera is safer or more effective than amphetamines, you shouldn't seek a medication change.
So, strattera may not be good for children who have asthma.
www.adhdhelp.org /strattera.htm   (317 words)

  
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 Nonstimulant Therapy (Strattera) and Other ADHD Drugs Information on Medicinenet.com
Like the stimulant drugs, Strattera is effective in treating and controlling ADHD symptoms, but it is not a controlled substance and people are less likely to abuse the drug or become dependant on it.
Allergic reactions to Strattera are rare but do occur, usually as swelling or hives.
On Dec. 17, 2004, Eli Lilly, the makers of Strattera, added a warning to the drug noting Strattera should be stopped in patients with signs of jaundice -- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41885   (789 words)

  
 Strattera (atomoxetine) - The Good, The Bad and The Funny. From People Who Have Taken These Crazy Meds...and SCIENCE!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) is slightly less well absorbed with food, so you'll have to try it with and without food to see if there is any difference, both for your stomach and your brain.
Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) isn't as bad as the SSRIs in that regard, but it can and has caused sexual problems with a small segment of the male population taking it.
Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) doesn't work for everybody, and a couple people have gotten hypomanic at the higher end of the therapeutic range, but for a lot of bipolar types it looks like an NRI like Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) or Edronax (reboxetine) is the way to go when it comes to dealing with bipolar depression.
www.crazymeds.org /strattera.html   (5187 words)

  
 Strattera: New Warning for ADHD Drug Strattera - Mental Health Disorders on MedicineNet.com
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising health care professionals about a new warning for Strattera (atomoxetine), a drug approved for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.
The bolded warning indicates that the medication should be discontinued in patients who developed jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) or laboratory evidence of liver injury.
Strattera has been on the market since 2002 and has been used in more than 2 million patients.
www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41148   (374 words)

  
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Most people in clinical studies who experienced strattera for child side effects were not bothered enough to stop using the drug..
Strattera is approved in the United States to treat ADHD in children, adolescents and adults..
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 Strattera Side Effects
We were later told that 'Strattera was marketed to help ADHD children w/Tourrette's Syndrome so it couldn't possibly be the Strattera that brought out the tics.’ I don't believe it though.
Now on the Strattera, his mood swings are worse, he is hitting, spitting, kicking his teachers, saying he wants to die, he throws up every day, is listless all morning if at home, can not ride in a car while on the medicine because of the dizziness and vomiting.
The nine year old girl was not having any behavioral problems, was having some learning problems, only in the sense that she was not at the top of her class and her mother had to work with her everyday on homework.
www.ritalindeath.com /Strattera.htm   (5610 words)

  
 Strattera - A New ADHD Medication (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
These children with ADHD, 228 in all, received either Strattera or Ritalin for 10 weeks, and those who took Strattera were found to have 'symptom reduction' and 'tolerability' that were 'comparable to that observed with' Ritalin.
This warning doesn't mean that your child can't be prescribed Strattera or that he should stop taking Strattera if it is doing a good job managing his ADHD symptoms and not causing side effects.
And children taking Strattera should be 'observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidal thinking or behaviors, or unusual changes in behavior,' especially in the first few months of starting treatment or when the dosage is changed.
pediatrics.about.com.cob-web.org:8888 /cs/adhd/a/strattera.htm   (681 words)

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