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Is Strattera A Safe Medicine For Treatment Of ADHD In Children?
yes im fixing to start my child on another adhd medicine its Strattera he was on focolin but his weight became a problem he just wouldn t eat he also has tried adderal it was a big no no is this new medicine have really bad side effects im so scared to try another one he need something for focousing he is 11 years old
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Hi,
Your concern is very right, these medicines do have many side effects. However, we only recommend drug if the benefit is more than any risk. Same is the case here, Strattera has side effects, but is many times well tolerated by patients. So if he needs it, there is no harm in giving a trial of it, because the benefits may much more then any side effects if the drug is used judiciously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
Your concern is very right, these medicines do have many side effects. However, we only recommend drug if the benefit is more than any risk. Same is the case here, Strattera has side effects, but is many times well tolerated by patients. So if he needs it, there is no harm in giving a trial of it, because the benefits may much more then any side effects if the drug is used judiciously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
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