Strattera, The New ADHD Medication

Written by Jeannine Virtue


"Strattera,repparttar New ADHD Medication"

The newest ADHD medication Strattera (atomoxetine) is expected to hitrepparttar 115718 pharmacy shelves this month to much ado. What separates Strattera (atomoxetine) fromrepparttar 115719 rest ofrepparttar 115720 ADHD medications pack is that Strattera (atomoxetine) isrepparttar 115721 first non-stimulant medication FDA-approved for Attention Deficit Disorder. Strattera (atomoxetine) is not a controlled substance underrepparttar 115722 Controlled Substance Act, which translates torepparttar 115723 convenience of phone-in refills and less prescription hassles atrepparttar 115724 pharmacy. Strattera (atomoxetine) is an oral capsule prescribed in a once or twice daily dose, which also eliminatesrepparttar 115725 need for school children to medicate duringrepparttar 115726 school day. And, Strattera (atomoxetine) isrepparttar 115727 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 withrepparttar 115728 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 _ Painful menstrual periods

The following, though rare, have also been reported: _ Strattera (atomoxetine) can cause potentially serious allergic reactions.

Strattera (atomoxetine) can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Strattera (atomoxetine) can also worsenrepparttar 115729 conditions of high blood pressure and heart disease. Strattera (atomoxetine) should not be taken atrepparttar 115730 same time as, or within two weeks of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Patients with narrow angle glaucoma should not take Strattera (atomoxetine).

You should alertrepparttar 115731 prescribing physician ofrepparttar 115732 following condition before beginning Strattera (atomoxetine); _ Current or past depression, psychosis or other mental conditions _ Alcohol or drug abuse _ Heart disease _ High blood pressure _ Epilepsy or seizure disorders _ Liver disease or kidney disease _ Pregnancy, nursing or plans to become pregnant

Strattera (atomoxetine) makers Eli Lilly and Company conducted six placebo-controlled studies in children, adolescents and adults for FDA submission. Early studies suggest thatrepparttar 115733 potential of abuse is lower with Strattera (atomoxetine) and side effects may not be as pronounced as with other ADHD medications.

weight loss

Written by amber snyder


Gaining Weight Over A Long Period of Time Causes Health Problems

The World Health Organization estimates that one-quarter to one-third of cancer cases are related to being overweight and inactive. Research has found that weight gain can lead to a higher risk for colon, prostate, endometrial, esophageal, kidney and post-menopausal breast cancer.

Excess fat cells function as hormone pumps to produce higher levels

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