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Qelbree

(viloxazine)

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Atomoxetine

(Strattera)

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Summary for Qelbree

Prescription only

Qelbree (viloxazine) is a non-stimulant medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It's approved for people 6 years and older. This medication belongs to the drug class called norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI). The dosage depends on your age and you take it by mouth once a day at any time of the day. Some side effects include sleepiness and headache.

Indications for Qelbree

Pros and Cons for Qelbree

Pros

  • An option if you're looking for an ADHD medication that's not a stimulant
  • Can take with or without food
  • Can open capsule and sprinkle the powder over applesauce if you have trouble swallowing pills

Cons

Common Side Effects for Qelbree

Adults

  • Trouble sleeping (23%)
  • Headache (17%)
  • Nausea (12%)
  • Tiredness (12%)
  • Dry mouth (10%)
  • Not feeling hungry (10%)
  • Sleepiness (6%)
  • Constipation (6%)

Children

Warnings for Qelbree

  • Risk of suicidal thoughts and unusual behavior
  • High blood pressure and fast heart rate
  • Risk of mania in people with bipolar disorder
  • Drug interactions

Summary for Strattera

Prescription only

Atomoxetine, also known by its brand name Strattera, is a non-stimulant medication. It's used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children ages 6 years and up. Atomoxetine (Strattera) comes as capsules that are swallowed whole. You take your dosage either once or twice a day. Side effects are stomach upset and low appetite. It's not a controlled substance like some ADHD medications are. But atomoxetine (Strattera) still has a few serious risks like behavioral changes and heart problems.

Indications for Strattera

Pros and Cons for Strattera

Pros

  • A good non-stimulant option for both adults and children with ADHD
  • Can take with or without food
  • Not a controlled substance, so there isn't a risk of addiction and it doesn't have special rules when filling a prescription

Cons

Common Side Effects for Strattera

Adults:

  • Nausea (26%)
  • Dry mouth (20%)
  • Low appetite (16%)
  • Trouble sleeping (15%)
  • Feeling tired (10%)

Children:

  • Headache (19%)
  • Stomach pain (18%)
  • Low appetite (16%)
  • Sleepiness (11%)
  • Vomiting (11%)
  • Nausea (10%)

Warnings for Strattera

  • Risk of suicidal thoughts
  • Severe liver damage
  • Serious heart problems
  • Changes in blood pressure and heart rate
  • Aggressive behavior or other changes in behavior
  • Risk of mania in people with bipolar disorder
  • Long-lasting and painful erection
  • Slowed growth in children

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Qelbree30 capsules / 200mg
$358.82$617.06
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Atomoxetine30 capsules / 40mg
$28.28$77.02
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