Talk:Atomoxetine
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Can someone point out when and how it became available in generic forms? As far as I know, Strattera is pretty new and won't be available generically for years.
I believe drug patents last for fifteen years in the U.S. and Canada. Marketresearch.com lists the patent expiry date as 2015.
Commercial Insight: ADHD - Strattera Reigns Supreme as Branded Stimulants Slump, Datamonitor, Jul. 22, 2005 --Ddro 15:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
I have updated the page with accurate information. Currently the only generic manufacturered is outside of the United States in India by a company called Torrent Pharmaceuticals.
Why does it say that strattera can exacerbate anxiety disorders? One of the off-label uses is in the treatment of these disorders.
- It is theorized that an excess of norepinepherine can be a cause of certain types of anxiety. But as with all psychotropic drugs, treatment is highly individualized, as what may work wonders for one person's condition may make another person with the same condition worse. --Prisonnet 03:40, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
I'm having a pretty horrible experience on this medication. I really do hope it's helping some people but genuinly pity the folks who are having the same experience as I. I am consulting with my family doctor on discontinuing use this Monday... Thank-you to those who have updated this page, it has been very helpful. --Wootabega 12:21, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
I had to pay $125 (with insurance) on a month supply of this. I have been on the medication for a month now and don't see any significant results.Mdriver1981 22:39, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
I have been on this Strattera for 2 weeks now and the effect on my ADD is remarkable... now the bad part... I am experiencing some sexual side effects (ED), while this is bad, I would like to know if anyone has tried or has been prescribed Viagra (or like drug) to offset this? I really like the improvement in my focus and mental state, but I'm not sure I can live with the only side effect I am experiencing in the long term...
From the "Psychiatric reactions" section: In September 2005, Strattera was determined to increase risk of suicidal thoughts among children and adolescents; one attempted suicide and five cases of suicidal thoughts were reported out of 1,357 young patients taking Strattera, while none were reported out of a control group of 851 taking placebos.
How much of an idiot do you have to be to believe that the study described here actually proves a link between Strattera use and suicidal thoughts? 128.6.168.245 03:48, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
I am the father of a Ten years old boy, suffering from ADHD with mild autism (Pervasive Developmental Disorder). For the last 6 years I am looking for a suitable drug for my son. Tried almost everything but Atomoxetine. Would anyone pls let me know, whether Atomoxetine is bringing good result in similar cases.
Can someone find a reference for the drowsiness side effect in neuro-typical adults as opposed to ADHD adults? I know there is a chemical dependency with stimulant treatments, just like not being able to wake up without your caffeine, and want to know if this is a study based finding or anecdotal from patients.
So I added an "experimental uses" section and now it isn't showing the reference and external links sections. I don't know what I did wrong. Could somebody help me out?
Never mind, I fixed it. =)
I don't understand why the article says that the major side effect for atomoxetine is fatigue. Preliminary studies actually find it effective for treating fatigue in some cases("Adjunctive atomoxetine for residual fatigue in major depressive disorder." Journal of Psychiatric Research; Jun2006, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p370-373). The most common side effect (based on four studis) that occurred more frequently than in placebo was decreased appetite. In these four trials, the amount of people who complained of fatigue was statistically similar to the placebo groups.("Atomoxetine." By: Simpson, Dene; Perry, Caroline M.. Pediatric Drugs, 2003, Vol. 5 Issue 6, p407)
I can find more studies to support this if anyone feels like this isn't an adequate amount of evidence.
Does anyone have an objection to me changing the side effects section to reflect this?
-Apagadomenina
Personal experience echoes that: atomoxetine alleviates the fatigue induced by celexa Yudel 01:00, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] First non-stimulant drug ?
I don't know if this is classed as a stimulant or not, but it seems logical that a norepinepherine reuptake inhibitor that improves concentration and possibly combats fatigue is very close to being a stimulant. No matter what the case, it hardly seems to belong in the first line and personally I think it sounds like commercial Strattera marketing. Any thoughts? - cyclosarin 21:30, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
- I don't know much about how drugs work, but the statement seems to be true based on my experience at least. Other medications made me wired and kept me up at night the same way that coffee does, but this drug didn't. --24.235.231.206 16:00, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
- Agreed on both counts. It's not an issue very often (some might call it a philosophical point) but the distinction between stimulant and non-stimulant is pretty arbitrary. In the end, if the effect's the same.... There may be a particular (biochemical) conceptual definition used by the FDA, but I'd bet (totally outside my knowledge base, though) they just have a laundry list of basic compounds that "are stimulants"--no further rationale attempted. And yes, the article reads like a watered-down ad. MilFlyboy (talk) 05:46, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Heart Attack Risk?
Much has been written about potential heart attack risks from this drug. Some information on this would be helpful, and I actually think it warrants its own section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.232.62.16 (talk) 21:59, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Strattera Improves My Quality of Sleep
I have taken Strattera off and on for about 2.5 years. At 60mg I have urinary changes and it does not really help my mood. Anyhow I have found that taking 10mg of Strattera allows me to get a better nights sleep--I don't snore and am less restless. I continue to take this dose as an off the label use as there is a noticable difference when I stop Strattera. Has anyone heard of Strattera being used for sleep? It really works well for me.
