Many children on Strattera report feeling more in control.
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is not as stimulating as other drugs used for this condition such as Dexedrine, Ritalin and Adderall, but it is still in the drug category of central nervous system agents/CNS stimulants.
It is also used to treat Asperger's Syndrome (a type of autism), attention deficit disorder (ADD), autism, Bipolar I disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome among other conditions.
Parents like Strattera because children can eat and sleep more normally.
Call 911 or your doctor immediately if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing; hives swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.
Stop taking Strattera and call your doctor at once if you have such serious side effects as: hallucinations; increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); chest pain, shortness of breath, fast or uneven heartbeats; feeling light-headed or fainting; or urinating less than usual or not at all
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, hyperactivity, agitation, unusual behavior, blurred vision, dry mouth, stomach problems and fast heartbeat.
Children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects have had sudden deaths from taking some ADHD medicines. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any heart problems.
