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Side effects of Strattera

Strattera is a generic version of the drug Atomoxetine, which is used in the treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. Of course, like any other, Strattera has unwanted effects. Some of the most common include:

  • nausea;
  • digestive disturbances;
  • lack of appetite;
  • difficulty defecating;
  • Dry mouth mucous membranes;
  • dizziness;
  • migraines;
  • insomnia;
  • dysphoria with increased irritability, anxiety, and depressive episodes;
  • sexual dysfunction (decreased libido, dysorgasmia);
  • increased sweating;
  • apathy;
  • tachycardia, increased blood pressure;
  • impaired visual acuity.

Sometimes Strattera medication can cause more pronounced unwanted effects such as impaired liver function, obsessive suicidal thoughts, the occurrence of allergic reactions, and cardiac arrests. If you have any of the above effects, seek help from your doctor immediately. Each person's body is different, so it reacts differently to a particular drug. Before you start taking Strattera, you should get a consultation with a specialist to calculate the risks and determine the benefits of the drug in a particular situation.

Strattera for Attention Deficit Disorder or Hyper Reactivity Disorder

Strattera or Atomoxetine is a medication that is used to treat ADHD in adults and children. The active ingredient of this medication is Methylphenidate, which acts to increase neurotransmitter levels, which significantly increases concentration, suppresses hyperactivity and normalizes the behavior.

Strattera enables people with ADHD to control behavior and also normalizes psychological health. This is very important because a person with this diagnosis is often anxious and depressed, and these conditions can greatly exacerbate the symptoms of the underlying disease.

What distinguishes Strattera from other drugs used in the treatment of ADHD is that it is not a stimulant and is not a controlled substance by classification. Strattera is absolutely safe for use in adults and children because it has been subjected to repeated FDA inspections. It will not take more than a couple of weeks to experience the benefits of this medication, but it is essential to follow the doctor's instructions regarding the dosage to be used. 

Dosage

The selection of the drug dosage depends on the age, weight, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient's body and its sensitivity to the drug. 

The starting dose for children and adolescents is 0.5 mg/kg body weight per day, with further increase of the dose to the most effective, which is 1.2 mg/kg body weight per day. The starting dose in adults is 40 mg per day; if necessary, it can be increased to 80 mg per day.

The dose of the drug is chosen strictly individually and is determined by the effectiveness of the drug and the individual characteristics of the patient. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions, as well as to study the instructions for use of the drug, which always comes with it in the package. It is strictly forbidden to adjust the dose of the drug without prior medical advice!

Using Strattera for weight loss

Based on the instructions, you can see that the tablet Strattera has such undesirable effects as worsening of appetite, which subsequently entails a decrease in body weight. However, note that the undesirable effects are selective to one or another patient, so in some people the use of this drug can cause the opposite effect – an increase in body weight. 

If in the process of taking Strattera you began to notice changes in weight, it is worth consulting your doctor. He will be able to find out whether other factors may contribute to weight gain, or it is still because of the drug. The doctor will also help you find the most appropriate options for weight management, this may be diet or exercise.

It is important not to change the dose of the medication on your own, and not to stop taking it without first consulting a specialist. Changing the habitual intake of the drug is fraught with negative consequences, so the attending physician controls it. 

Why is it better to take Strattera at night?

Such a regimen has a number of advantages, which include:

  1. Normalization of sleep, because Strattera disrupts its quality, and by taking the drug before bedtime, the risk of insomnia is significantly reduced.

  2. Increased concentration during the day, because many feel a loss of energy or drowsiness after taking the drug, and if you shift its use to the evening, it will not affect your performance during the day;

  3. Convenient mode of reception, because in the evening there is more time for yourself, respectively, and forgetting about the use of the drug is more difficult than in the morning and daytime turmoil.

  4. Reduction of undesirable effects from the gastrointestinal tract. Strattera can cause multiple dyspeptic disorders and pain syndrome from the gastrointestinal tract, and its use in the evening reduces the possibility of these effects, as the drug is metabolized during sleep.

However, this regimen is not suitable for everyone, so consult your doctor to find the most suitable time. Taking into account the individual needs of your body, as well as the history of the disease, the doctor will determine which regimen of taking the drug is suitable for you personally. 

What foods should I avoid while taking Strattera?

When taking this drug, you should exclude those foods that in interaction with it violate the effectiveness of action or can lead to the aggravation of undesirable effects. These include:

  1. Caffeine, because the drug inhibits its action, which leads to sleep disturbance and increased nervousness. When taking Strattera, avoid excessive consumption of coffee drinks, tea, as well as sodas and energy drinks.

  2. Alcohol, which also increases the likelihood of side effects such as apathy, dizziness, and impaired thinking. Simultaneous use of alcohol and Strattera is highly discouraged.

  3. Grapefruit, as well as juices and nectar containing it, can increase the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream, which is fraught with the development of undesirable effects. Avoid eating grapefruit during Strattera treatment.

  4. Caloric foods are also not recommended when using this drug, because the increased fat content in impairs the absorption of the drug and reduces the effectiveness of its action. It is better to use the drug on an empty stomach or after a light snack.

  5. Foods containing tyramine. This amino acid may increase the blood pressure and provoke migraine headaches. Foods containing tyramine include: smoked meats, cheese, sour vegetables, soy sauce, etc. Although it is not scientifically proven that tyramine somehow interacts with the medication, people diagnosed with ADHD have a hypersensitivity to this amino acid, so it is better to refrain from eating them during treatment with Strattera.

Be sure to let your doctor know if your diet changes during treatment with this medication. Your doctor will be able to make recommendations based on your body's needs as well as your medical history. 

Strattera is a source of energy

Sometimes people with ADHD feel energetic and full, but only if their underlying pathology is fully controlled. The fact is that a person not receiving therapy for ADHD experiences anxiety, attention problems, and other symptoms that exhaust them mentally and physically. Strattera is able to offset these symptoms and help people greatly improve their quality of life.

Will the effects of Strattera be noticeable on the first day?

A small percentage of people notice some improvement at the start of taking it. However, in the vast majority of cases, the drug has to build up inside the body to take effect. It is difficult to say for sure when the drug will begin to work, because it depends a lot on the patient's body, the severity of the symptoms, and the dose.

Strattera is not a stimulant, you should not expect immediate effect from it as from stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin. The essence of its action is to increase the concentration of noradrenaline in the CNS, which, although not immediately, will soon give its results in terms of reducing the severity of ADHD symptoms. 

Can anxiety be managed with Strattera?

In some cases, Strattera is prescribed in combination with other medications, but it is not the drug of choice in the treatment of anxiety disorders. A different group, namely, SSRIs and benzodiazepines, are often used to treat this disorder.

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