What are Strattera side effects for children?

Answer 1

Wow, give Strattera a chance. My son also had really bad headaches, but after a while, maybe a week or so, he got over the headaches. I always gave it to him right before bed because I had also heard that it can cause nausea. Also, it is very important that you give Strattera the FULL amount of time to work. If you want an instant cure to ADD, this is NOT the drug. It takes 2 - 4 weeks to even start to show results.

- I don't know what your doctor told you, but you shouldn't be giving it to him at night. Not only can it cause trouble sleeping, but it is a 12-hour time release medication so you are wasting about 8 hours of the effective time of the medication by making him try to sleep right after taking it.

my son is 10 years old and has been on strattera for only three days he has for the last 2 days, complained of severe headaches i have searched the web for information on headaches as a possible side effect for this drug to no avail. I also would like any info on this subject

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/strattera_ad.htm This is the web page I found that shows a trial study of Strattera and it shows that 27% of those in the trial experienced headache. I started researching this because my daughter who has a history of migraine headaches started complaining more frequently of more severe headaches after she started the strattera. I noticed about 3 to 4 hrs after she takes the medicine the headache kicks in, 6 out of 7 days a week. She has been on the Strattera 3 weeks now. I hope this side effect will subside.

My son is 12. He has been on Straterra for 1 year. He has had a headache almost everyday since he started taking it. It has worked wonders though and he does not wan to stop taking it.

Yes, my son has been on Strattera for 4 months now, he is taking 40mg now. His headaches appeared soon thereafter. He is 12 and complains of top center pain on a daily basis. We thought they were due to sinus infection but after antibiotic treatment he is still getting the same pain in the same spot, an uncommon place for sinus pain. His concentration has greatly improved though, how much longer will he resist, I do not know.

I frequently get headaches while on 40 mg once daily Strattera. I'm 16 years old and have been taking Strattera for nearly 2 weeks now. After upping my dosage from 25mg to 40 mg, the tension headaches at the top center got worse, but the increased focus and concentration help so much that the benefits outweigh the detracting side effects. If necessary, I balance out the Strattera with Tylenol or Excedrin, and that seems to fix the problem.

Answer 2

It is my opinion that Strattera does in fact effect growth. My 12 year old son went from being the tallest in his class to only growing 1 inch in a two year time span. He is considerably smaller than his classmates. When the doctor looked at his growth pattern, he said it looked as if he had been malnourished because that's usually the only reason for growth to take such a dramatic turn. My son eats very well. I have now taken him off of strattera and am considering Concerta.

Answer 3

Everyone acts differently to certain medications. The theory on adolecents that are hyper and have trouble focusing is if you give them a stimulant such as Strattera or Adderall it actually works in a way OPPOSITE than if an ADULT took a stimulant. Most times a stimulant, even a cup of coffee, will slow down a child and help them focus. There are certainly exceptions to the rule where a child can be made MORE hyper. For instance, you could give 100 children Benedryl and 99 will be groggy and go to sleep; and 1 could have the opposite effect and be bouncing off the walls. So, YES, it is possible for Stattera to make a child hyper. Talk to your doctor and try something else. GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Answer:

The most common side effects of Strattera in children are nausea and drowsiness.

However, upon taking this drug for awhile I have gotten really upsetting heartburn and I was only 14.

Now I would like to inform you about the black box warning for children who take Strattera there is a potential for sudden suicidal thoughts and you child should stop taking Strattera if you notice any sudden changes in behavior such as irritability and agitation.

Also, rarely Straterra might cause liver damage, so if your child gets extremely itchy or there eyes or skin begins to turn yellowish or they have dark urine, discontinue use, and contact your doctor.

Your child could have an allergic reaction upon taking Strattera, or it may stunt growth. This should be something you keep track of and mention to your doctor next time you visit, it is very important to monitor your child's behavior while they are taking Strattera.

There are other side effects including: dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, trouble passing urine, lowered sex drive, sleeping problems, dry mouth, coughing, and increased menstrual cramps.

hope this helps******

Answer 5

The most common side effects that Strattera causes in children include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, drowsiness, headache and a decrease in appetite. There are also some other less common side effects and some side effects that rarely occur.

For a complete breakdown of them all and the frequency at which they occur, please refer to the related link below.

Answer 6

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