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Is Strattera A Narcotic And It Is As Effective As Adderall?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2022
Question: What is strattera. Is it a narcotic. I have adhd. Is it as effective as adderal. How do i stop 4mg risperidone daily.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Strattera is atomoxetine.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Strattera is atomoxetine , which is non stimulant NA reuptake inhibitor, which increase neurotransmitter NA. It is not a narcotic.

It is very effective for ADHD.

Risperidone, you can taper to 2mg for 1 week, then 1 mg for another week, then 0.5 mg for 3 days and then stop.

Hope this information would help you.
Feel free to ask any further questions.
Thank you.
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Is Strattera A Narcotic And It Is As Effective As Adderall?

Brief Answer: Strattera is atomoxetine. Detailed Answer: Hi, Strattera is atomoxetine , which is non stimulant NA reuptake inhibitor, which increase neurotransmitter NA. It is not a narcotic. It is very effective for ADHD. Risperidone, you can taper to 2mg for 1 week, then 1 mg for another week, then 0.5 mg for 3 days and then stop. Hope this information would help you. Feel free to ask any further questions. Thank you.