Can Strattera cure bed wetting

Answer 1

Strattera has not been approved for pediatric indications. It's approved for Adult ADD only, so take your doctors advice with a grain of salt. Many drug companies have come under fire recently for marketing their products to doctors for many "off-label" indications that have not been proven safe or effective in clinical trials. What I am saying is that a drug rep with dollars in mind might have put that recommendation in your doctor's mouth and he is playing right into their clever marketing scheme. Instead, I would ask your doctor about the generic, and much cheaper, Clonidine. I have seen it work in several cases for the specific indication of pediatric bed wetting.

While I too don't agree with overzealous use of off-label prescribing of drugs to patients (especially one as new as Strattera), I do want to say this:

One of the known side effects of Strattera is urinating less than usual. For someone with overactive bladder, this is could be a godsend.

So if you are an adult with ADD or ADHD and have problems with incontinence, Strattera may be just what you're looking for.

Answer 2

Tiredness is one of the side effects commonly reported with children who take Strattera. However, there is no evidence that it can cause children to sleep so deeply that they cannot wake up to go to the bathroom and end up wetting the bed. A child who suddenly develops this problem should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.