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Strattera
Strattera is a drug approved for the treatment of attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) and considered by many to be a "safe" non-stimulant alternative to other ADHD drugs. Manufactured by Eli-Lilly, the drug was called into question in 2005, when the FDA forced it to display a stringent "black box warning" about Strattera's side effects of suicidal ideation. Children and teenagers are especially at risk; parents of a child who is taking Strattera should be on the lookout for mood swings and suicidal intentions. Initially researched for its potential as an antidepressant, Strattera is now an alternative for patients who want a non-amphetamine-based ADHD drug.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Strattera |
| Generic: | Atomoxetine |
| Manufacturer: | Eli Lilly |
| Date approved: | 2002 |
| Status: | Prescription Only |
| Approved uses: | Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) |
| Off-Label uses: | Treatment of depression and anxiety; illegal use to improve concentration, especially in students |
| Side effects: | Increased suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among children and teens, liver damage, weight loss, impaired motor skills |
| Related topics: | Adderall, Paxil |
Strattera Not Immune From Increased Suicide Risk
It is considered by many to be a "safe" alternative to amphetamine-laced, stimulant attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) drugs, but Strattera is not immune to one of ADHD... read more
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FDA Information Related to Strattera
October 2006 Monthly Safety Labeling
What's New at CDER by Category
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MSN Newsfeeds Related to Strattera
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News Articles Related to Strattera
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Patents Related to Strattera
Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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Useful Web Sites Related to Strattera
Anapol Schwartz - Pennsylvania Strattera Lawyers
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Wikipedia Entries Related to Strattera
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Books Related to Strattera
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