Strattera (atomoxetine) has a half-life of three to four days. This means it has a steady state of about 15 days. This is about normal for most drugs. As far as how long it treats ADD/ADHD symptoms, it seems to last about six hours. Strattera affects hyperactivity and impulse control by reining it in by treating chemicals in the brain and nerves that cause those conditions.
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant medication commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Long-term effects may include improvements in attention, impulse control, and overall functioning in individuals with ADHD. However, some users may experience side effects such as changes in mood, appetite suppression, or sleep disturbances. It's important for patients to be monitored regularly by healthcare providers to manage any potential side effects and assess the medication's efficacy over time.
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Sure, most drugs can be prescribed for extended periods of time. Certainly antidepressants (Strattera is a failed antidepressant) are prescribed as such. No studies have examined the long-term effects of Strattera, and therefore it is not recommended that Strattera be used in the long-term. In fact, the Strattera drug information specifically states,"Strattera is not for long-term use." Be careful with drugs like Strattera (antidepressants in general): their specific effects on the brain and their long-term effects are not well-known. These drugs can permanently alter your brain chemistry and cause a variety of secondary effects (for which you'll be prescribed more medications). Of course, this is just my opinion, and it is based on anecdotal evidence. Be cautious.
The patent expires in 2017. You don't have all that long to wait.
It's a gradual effect. I would say anywhere from 20-45 minutes depending on dosage. It also depends on physical cravings or mental cravings. You will notice an increase in heart rate, cold sweats, dry mouth as some of the side effects and can also lead to insomnia and mood swings.
It usually does cost a little extra to have Strattera compounded into a liquid, but as long as you have prescription insurance, compounding is often covered. As a pharmacist, I compound strattera into a liquid formulation at a relatively low cost and submit the claim to the patient's insurance to give the patient the maximum cost-effectiveness.
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The human body can always become immune to a medication taken for a very long time. Call your doctor.
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Strattera (atomoxetine) has a half-life of about 5 hours, meaning it can take around 22 hours to be mostly eliminated from the system after stopping. However, it may take several days for all traces to leave the body completely.
My doctor specifically told me to take it at night because it is a long-acting medicine. It needs to be a constant time though.