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What medicines can you not take with Strattera?
with strattera you should not take any adhd meds or abuse any medications because then it definitely will not work
Is it possible that Strattera taken to treat ADHD can worsen manic depression symptoms?
yes, it can trigger bipolar symptoms, as can anti-depressants and other ADHD meds. - especially if u are not on a mood stabilizer
My son is adhd and odd n has a mood disorder but isn't bipolar He is thirteen and I want to know what he can take along with Strattera for his mood disorder?
That really needs to be evaluated by a pyschiatrist. ODD isn't treatable by meds. He most likely needs to be in counseling as well.
Did anyone gained weight on ADHD meds?
I have gained 45lbs in last year on meds I'm going crazy .....
Can a man addicted to meth be tested and prescribed Straterra with positive results?
if the meth addict has add and is self medicating with meth than maybee strattera might help the add but not the meth withdrawl, addreall, vyvance, or dexadrine will help with withdrawl, and the add strattera is one of the only add meds that is not a stimulant. so your add may be fixed, but you may not be awake long enough to find out otherwise quite the meth and the add will go away If someone is addicted to meth, any ADHD symptoms may be attributable to the meth. Also, I'm not sure of the exact interactions between meth and strattera, but I know that meth will increase the rate of metabolism for the strattera, so it will be less effective. I believe that in order to have positive results, the addiction to meth should be addressed first before trying to treat the ADHD with strattera. If someone is addicted to meth, any ADHD symptoms may be attributable to the meth. Also, I'm not sure of the exact interactions between meth and strattera, but I know that meth will increase the rate of metabolism for the strattera, so it will be less effective. I believe that in order to have positive results, the addiction to meth should be addressed first before trying to treat the ADHD with strattera.
Can a child develop OCD symptoms on Strattera such as hair pulling?
I don't believe that the Strattera causes OCD symptoms, and it's possible that the hair pulling is not OCD, but possibly a Tic Disorder. My son was diagnosed by a neurologist at five to have a tic disorder (at that time snorting) and ADHD. To treat the ADHD, the Doc prescribed meds like Ritalin and Adderal, and the tics got worse. They also evolved into new and more disturbing habits (such as bald spots from hair pulling.) The Strattera was the only medication that has not aggrivated the tics.another opinion: I tried Strattera for adult ADD. At a tiny dose of 10 mg, it made me depressed and very OCD-like, at least mentally (obsess on a single thought for hours). I've seen other people on other sites claiming the same thing. So I do think it can cause or exacerbate OCD-like symptons. Everyone reacts differently to these things.
What cold medications can you take with ADHD medications?
I would try to use antihistamine products instead of those containingdecongestants, which could increase the stimulant effect of the ADHD meds .
How many symptoms of inattention must a child have before being diagnosed with ADHD?
Do not forget- Laziness is not ADHD Boring topics are also a factor in this matter. Should a child have a high IQ, maybe the topic is being dragged along too long and should change, because the child already gets what you are trying to tell it. Otherwise, there is no definite amount. If you think he has ADHD or ADD, get him some meds. Since that is the reason why you are asking this. Remember: Children taking meds for ADD or ADHD typically end up having a form of depression. Go ahead, and buy the meds, though. Glad I could help :)
What do you take if you're bi polar and ADHD?
I am not a medical doctor, but I am a psychologist and have a child with bipolar disorder and ADHD. Your concern should be more about how ADHD medication affects the mania side of bipolar disorder, not the depression side. ADHD meds are typically stimulants (exception: Strattera) which could potentially trigger a manic episode. If this is the case, symptoms such as racing thoughts, disorganization, talktativeness, etc. could actually get worse, which is obviously opposite the reaction you wanted. My teen tried Focalin but it made him very overactive and even though he stated his focus was better, he couldn't settle down long enough to accomplish anything. He also talked our heads off! Adderal seems to work much better in his case. He is also on Lithium, which controls his mania pretty effectively. Every person is different and reacts differently to medications. What you need to do is find a good psychiatrist - no, you're not crazy - psychiatrists specialize in the use of behavior altering medications and can tell you how to monitor for undesirable signs when starting any new medication. They know what meds they can mix and what meds will be most helpful specific to your personal case. A good psychiatrist can change your whole life. Good luck to you!
Do ADHD patients become severely depressed at times?
Depression comes from failure to accomplish. ADHD is like blowing fuses in someone and this leads to a meltdown of sorts. I was diagnosed with bipolar and the meds made me worse,when in fact i was ADHD and had to leave my Dr. because he thought he knew what was best for me. I suggested you read as much as you can out there about your symptoms and then you request to your Dr. what you want to try.You are in your own head not him! Most Dr. are trying out anything if they hear one word like "DEPRESSION" or "MOOD SWING" so be clear on your description of symptoms...really clear!
What are the side effects after going off of Strattera?
My 11 year old daughter had been taking Strattera for a little more than 3 years. About 5 weeks ago she decided on her own, without discussing it with her father and I, to stop cold turkey taking her meds. She was taking 60mg of Strattera and a melatonin every night before bed. She was taking it at night because of the stomach aches. they were just to much to handle during the morning at school. After a few weeks of not taking the meds she confided in my Mother that she was not taking the Strattera anymore. I couldn't really tell any major differences. The only big difference was her insatiable appetite In the about 5 or 6 weeks she has been off the Strattera(taking it for ADHD) she has gained 10lbs. She says she is now sleeping through the night. Falling asleep quite easily too. It used to take her more than an hour even with the Melatonin.
Is there none stimulate medications for ADHD?
As a matter of fact, there are a few non stimulant meds for ADHD. Wellbutrin and Concerta are the main ones. The only problem with these drugs is that even though they're safer than stimulants, they're less powerful and not as effective.
