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Answer: I am not a doctor, but my best guess is no. According to the black box warning you should inform your doctor before starting Strattera if you have Bipolar disorder. It has been shown to cause suicidal thoughts in children under the age of 18. hope this helps. ***** Answer: I am not a doctor, but my best guess is no. According to the black box warning you should inform your doctor before starting Strattera if you have bipolar disorder. It has been shown to cause suicidal thoughts in children under the age of 18. hope this helps. ***** The movement between highs and lows in bipolar is called cycling. ADHD drugs, stimulants such as Ritalin, and the non-stimulant, Strattera, can make this cycling worse (rapid cycling). If you have bipolar, you should not be taking an ADHD medication unless your doctor feels benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to your doctor to learn more and never be afraid to get a second opinion.
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What Appetite suppressants can be taken by bipolar patients?
They are usually some form of upper and I would think that would not help a bipolar person stay on task. Plus, it might interfere with the meds needed to help the bipolar condition.
What will happen if you are bipolar and you take Strattera?
It might send you into mania since low doses have similarities to amphetamines and cocaine.
Will focus factor help bipolar?
will focus factor help with bipolar
Can a child taking lithium for bipolar take Strattera for add?
Answer: If your child has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder they shouldn't take Strattera; ultimately this is your decision to make with your child's doctor. But keep in mind there is a Black Box Warning about Strattera: It states that you shouldn't take it if you have bipolar disorder or have symptoms such as psychosis or mania. It also says that you should stop taking Straterra if you notice your child has sudden changes in behavior such as irratibility and suicidal thoughts. Because of the way they(the FDA) put it in this warning I wouldn't say that taking both of those is completely harmless. hope this helps*****
Will Strattera help with impulsivity?
Strattera helps with many of the different symptoms of AD/HD. One of the most common symptoms that Strattera treats and helps to reduce is impulsivity.
What will happen with 100mg of Strattera?
Answer: Strattera is not at all harmful at 100mg. Basically if you can handle or avoid the side effects the result of taking 100 mg would be increased alertness, and better attention span. It really helps you concentrate. However, Strattera has a black box warning about the potential of suicidal thoughts in children. So keep this in mind, and I would not recommend taking Strattera at all if you have any form of depression, anxiety, or any form of bipolar or psychosis. And you should stop taking Strattera immediately if you start to have thoughts of suicide or sudden changes in behavior such as agitation or irratibility. Ultimately you should talk to your doctor to determine if 100mg is necessary for your individual treatment. hope this helps***
Daughter is bipolar and has add she takes lamictal for bipolar works well to stabilize her moods she still is unable to concentrate have tried adderall and Concerta with lamictal but causes irritable?
I would recommend trying other medications in place of Adderall / concerta (i.e. Wellbutrin, Strattera, etc). Stimulant medications are linked to irritability in some people.
Has the use of Straterra for bipolar disorder been investigated?
My brother has a pretty severe case of bipolar, he started taking strattera and it really didn't have bad effects on him, when he started taking Prozac with it, he had an emotional break down and attempted to stab himself with a pretty thick knife and the blade broke on his chest, he's now in a mental hospital for 3 months I recommend not taking strattera with a bipolar person or depressed person unless it's monitered because my brother isn't the only person I know of who had terrible effects.
Can Strattera help reduce weigh gain from saphris?
Strattera is usually taken for ADD. It can affect appetite, therefore making u lose weight.
Does Strattera help with depression and anxiety in childrn?
If Strattera works for your child, it may improve attentiveness and decrease hyperactivity/impulsivity Strattera can improve ADHD symptoms in children in the classroom setting as reported by teachers in a clinical study
Does Strattera help with focusing?
: No, it should not. It should cause you to be more focused. Keep in mind that Strattera has been shown to cause depression and suicidal thoughts in children.
Any foods that help being bipolar?
There is no specific bipolar diet. Nevertheless, it is important to make wise dietary choices that will help you maintain a healthy weight and stay well.Check out http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-diet-foods-to-avoid for more information.
