Strattera: Side Effects, Use for ADHD

Strattera for ADHD

Strattera or Atomoxetine is a new treatment for ADHD that was approved in 2002 and the first medication approved for treating ADHD in adults. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that, like Ritalin and the stimulants, Strattera increases the level of norepinephrine that cells are exposed to. This hopefully results in increased attention, … Read more

Intuniv for ADHD: Guanfacine Efficacy, Side Effects, Dosing

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Shire’s Intuniv medication is quite new.  It was approved recently, on September 3rd, 2009, but is gaining increasing recognition as a treatment for ADHD. Intuniv for treating ADHD – What You Should You Know? Chemically, Intuniv is an extended-release form of guanfacine, a blood pressure med that has been on the market for quite some … Read more