Strattera takes from one to four weeks to work, and the dose is based on body weight.
Strattera’s structure, models of action, length of time needed to work, and side effects are in many ways similar to a group of medications for mood disorders called “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors,” or SSRIs. In fact, it was first studied as a treatment for mood disorders. When it was not found to be successful, it was tried for ADHD. Strattera is approved for use with children aged 6 years and older, as well as teens and adults with ADD.
The suggested plan is to use a starting dose for four days and then move up to the target dose. After a month, the dose might be increased again. The goal is to decrease the level of common ADD symptoms like hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The early literature proposes that Strattera might improve problems with organization.The most common side effects are decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dyspepsia , dizziness, and mood swings.
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