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Atomoxetine (Strattera) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
How Well It Works
Atomoxetine has been shown to effectively control the symptoms of ADHD in children and adults.Reference 2
Atomoxetine does not start working as quickly as stimulant medicines. Reports suggest that full effects are often not seen until the person has been taking atomoxetine regularly for at least 3 or 4 weeks.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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