Strattera vs. Ritalin

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

Strattera(atomoxetine) andRitalin(methylphenidate) are used to treatattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).

Ritalin is also used to treatnarcolepsy.

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

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

Side effects of Strattera that are different from Ritalin includedry mouth,cough, drowsiness, irritability,constipation,itching, increasedmenstrual cramps,impotence, loss of interestinsex, or trouble having anorgasm.

Side effects of Ritalin that are different from Strattera include nervousness, agitation,anxiety,weight loss,palpitations,headache, vision problems, increasedheart rate, increasedblood pressure,sweating,psychosis, and numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands orfeet.

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,
  • loss of interest in sex, or
  • trouble having an orgasm.

Common side effects of Ritalin include:

• nervousness,
• agitation,
• anxiety,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• weight loss,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• palpitations,
• headache,
• vision problems,
• increasedheartrate,
• increasedbloodpressure,
• sweating,
• skin rash,
• psychosis, and
• numbness,
• tingling, or
• cold feeling in your hands or feet.

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.

Ritalin is acentralnervous system stimulantprescriptionmedicine. It is used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ritalin may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

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

Ritalin is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

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

Tell yourdoctorif you or your child have (or have 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和一些药物可能与eac交互h 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 pressure medicines
• 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 about all of the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines,vitamins, andherbalsupplements. Ritalin 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 Ritalin.

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

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• anti-depression medicines including MAOIs
• seizuremedicines
• blood thinner 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 Ritalin 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.
• 你的医生可能会进行定期检查的血液,他art, 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 Ritalin exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.
• Ritalin is usually taken 2 to 3 times a day.
• Take Ritalin 30 to 45 minutes before a meal.
• From time to time, your doctor may stop Ritalin 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 Ritalin. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Ritalin. Ritalin treatment may be stopped if a problem is found during these check-ups.
If you or your child takes too much Ritalin or overdoses, call your doctor orpoison control centerright away, or get emergency treatment.