Strattera vs. Concerta

• Are Concerta and Strattera the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Strattera?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Concerta?
• What Is Strattera?
• What Is Concerta?
• What Drugs Interact with Strattera?
• What Drugs Interact with Concerta?
• How Should Strattera Be Taken?
• How Should Concerta Be Taken?

Strattera(atomoxetine) andConcerta(methylphenidateextended release tablets) are used to treatattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).

Strattera and Concerta belong to different drug classes. Strattera is a selective去甲肾上腺素reuptakeinhibitor (SNRI) and Concerta is acentral nervous systemstimulant.

Side effectsof Strattera and Concerta that are similar include trouble sleeping (insomnia),dry mouth, decreased appetite,stomachupset orpain,nausea, vomiting,dizziness, irritability, orskinrash.

Side effects of Strattera that are different from Concerta includecough, drowsiness,constipation,itching, increasedmenstrual cramps,impotence, loss of interestinsex, or trouble having anorgasm.

Side effects of Concerta that are different from Strattera includeheadache,anxiety,weight loss, vision problems, nervousness, numbness/tingling/cold feeling in the hands orfeet, andsweating.

Common side effects of Strattera include:

• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• drymouth,
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• decreased appetite,
• upset stomach,
• nausea or vomiting,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• 易怒,
• constipation,
• skin rash,
• itching,
• increasedmenstrualcramps, and
• sexual side effects including
  • impotence,
  • 损失对性的兴趣大减,或
  • trouble having an orgasm.

Common side effects of Concerta include:

• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
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• vomiting,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• weight loss,
• 易怒,
• vision problems,
• skin rash,
• nervousness,
• numbness/tingling/cold feeling in the hands or feet, and
• sweating.

Strattera是一个selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor medicine. It is used for the treatment ofattentiondeficit andhyperactivitydisorder (ADHD). Strattera may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Strattera should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Strattera has not been studied in children less than 6 years old.

Concerta is acentralnervous system stimulantprescriptionmedicine. It is used for the treatment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Concerta may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Concerta should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Concerta is a federally controlledsubstance(CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Concerta in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Concerta may harm others, and is against the law.

Tell yourdoctorif you or your child has (or has afamily historyof) ever abused or been dependent onalcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.Strattera and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Your doctor will decide whether Strattera can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• asthmamedicines
• anti-depressionmedicines including MAOIs
• blood pressuremedicines
• cold orallergymedicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you toshowyour doctor andpharmacist.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Strattera without talking to your doctor first.

Tell your doctor if you or your child ispregnant, planning to become pregnant, orbreastfeeding.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.Concerta and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Concerta.

Your doctor will decide whether Concerta can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• antidepression medicines including MAOIs
• seizuremedicines
• bloodthinner medicines
• blood pressure medicines
• cold or allergy medicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Concerta without talking to your doctor first.

• Take Strattera exactly as prescribed. Strattera comes in different dose strength capsules.Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.
• Do not chew, crush, or open the capsules. Swallow Strattera capsules whole withwateror other liquids. Tell your doctor if you or your child cannot swallow Strattera whole. A different medicine may need to be prescribed.
• Avoid touching a broken Stratteracapsule. Wash hands and surfaces that touched an open Strattera capsule. If any of the powder gets in your eyes or your child's eyes, rinse them with water right away and call your doctor.
• Strattera can be taken with or withoutfood.
• Strattera is usually taken once or twice a day. Take Strattera at the same time each day to help you remember. If you miss a dose of Strattera, take it as soon as you remember that day. If you miss a day of Strattera, do not double your dose the next day. Just skip the day you missed.
• From time to time, your doctor may stop Strattera treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.
• Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood,heart, and blood pressure while taking Strattera. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Strattera. Strattera treatment may be stopped if a problem is found during these check-ups.
• If you or your child takes too much Strattera or overdoses, call your doctor or poison control center right away, or get emergency treatment.

Take Concerta exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.

Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets.

Swallow Concerta tablets whole with water or other liquids. Tell your doctor if you or your child cannot swallow Concerta whole. A different medicine may need to be prescribed.

Concerta can be taken with or without food.

Take Concerta once each day in the morning. Concerta is an extended-releasetablet. It releasesmedicationinto your or your child's body throughout the day.

The Concerta tablet does not dissolve completely in the body after all the medicine has been released. You or your child may sometimes notice the empty tablet in abowelmovement. This is normal.

From time to time, your doctor may stop Concerta treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.

你的医生可能会进行定期检查的血液,他art, and blood pressure while taking Concerta. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Concerta. Concerta treatment may be topped if a problem is found during these check-ups.

If you or your child takes too much Concerta or verdoses, call your doctor orpoison control centerright away, or get emergency treatment.