Strattera, The New ADHD Medication by Jeannine Virtue

"Strattera, the New ADHD Medication"

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.

Common Strattera (atomoxetine) Side Effects include (but not limited to):

_ Problems sleeping/Insomnia

_ Dry mouth

_ Decreased appetite

_ Weight loss

_ Upset stomach

_ Constipation

_ Nausea and/or vomiting

_ Dizziness

_ Tiredness

_ Mood swings

_ Ear infection

_ Influenza

_ Irritability

Sexual side effects (in adults studied):

_ Decreased libido

_ Ejaculatory problems

_ Impotence

_ Urination problems

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BIO:

Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an Attention Deficit Disorder son. Visit the Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center at www.add-adhd-help-center.com for effective drug-free alternatives to ADHD medications.

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