Adderall
Adderall is a stimulant drug used to treat patients with ADHD or narcolepsy. Stimulants affect the way your brain controls impulses. They also regulate behavior and attention. Adderall is a mixed salts amphetamine, meaning it contains both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall and other stimulants used for treating ADHD have been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children age 3 and older. Stimulants may be the most affective way to treat all three symptoms of ADHD (impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity). They are known to dramatically improve behavior within a short time frame. When they are successful, they will usually work long-term without having to increase dosage. Children who use Adderall often become calmer, more organized, and less stubborn.
Adderall is a stimulant drug used to treat patients with ADHD or narcolepsy. Stimulants affect the way your brain controls impulses. They also regulate behavior and attention. Adderall is a mixed salts amphetamine, meaning it contains both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall and other stimulants used for treating ADHD have been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children age 3 and older. Stimulants may be the most affective way to treat all three symptoms of ADHD (impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity). They are known to dramatically improve behavior within a short time frame. When they are successful, they will usually work long-term without having to increase dosage. Children who use Adderall often become calmer, more organized, and less stubborn.
Adderall Side Effects
Here are some of the most common side effects associated with Adderall. Please note: this is not a comprehensive list, and should be used for informational purposes only.
-Loss of appetite. Somewhere around 80% of people experience a loss of appetite. This may lead to weight loss, or delay of growth in children. Appetite loss is more frequently experienced during the daytime. It is important to schedule dosages at times of day that work best for you. It may help to take the medicine after a meal or snack.
-Difficulty falling asleep
-Stomach aches
-Headaches
-Increase in blood pressure
-Increase in heart rate
-Mood swings
Some of the more severe side effects include:
-Heart complications
-Stroke
-Seizures
-Sudden death
Adderall can also be habit forming and has the potential to be abused. Abuse is commonly experienced by users who do not have ADHD. Watch this FOX News report on the abuse of Adderall on college campuses. http://youtu.be/E0ihO1KFxkQ
Strattera
Strattera is a non-stimulant drug that also has an effect on brain chemistry. It increases the brain's levels of norepinephrine and dopamine, neurotransmitters that are responsible for normal brain function. Increase in these brain chemicals result in increase of attention, and decrease in hyperactivity and impulsivity. Strattera is the first ADHD drug that is not classified as an addictive substance. It has been approved by the FDA for children age 6 and above. One of the nice things about Strattera is that although it takes a few weeks to see results, once it starts working it is effective 24 hours a day. It has also been reported to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in ADHD patients. This could mean taking one pill for multiple symptoms, and eliminating the use of other medications. Some of the other benefits experienced by Strattera users are decrease in bed wetting (for children), and no change in personality (patients who use stimulants for ADHD sometimes experience personality changes).
Strattera Side Effects
Here are some of the more common side effects associated with Strattera. Once again, not comprehensive and for informational purposes only.
For children:
-Decrease in growth rate
-Fatigue or drowsiness
-Mood swings
-Loss of appetite
-Headaches
For adults:
-Abnormal dreams
-Loss of sex drive or impotence
-Hot flashes or chills
-Menstrual or prostate problems
-Headaches
-Weight loss
The Winner?
Ultimately, whatever works best for you is the winner. We have researched scientific studies and user feedback, most of which conclude that Adderall does a better job reducing ADHD symptoms, but Stratterra is safer to use in terms of side effects. There are many published studies out there and we encourage you to do some research yourself, and work with your doctor to find out the best option for you. Pay attention to the sponsor of the survey. It is common for drug companies to pay for surveys that test for variables they know will show favor to their product. Again, your feedback in the comment section below is greatly appreciated.
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Strattera Side Effects
Here are some of the more common side effects associated with Strattera. Once again, not comprehensive and for informational purposes only.
For children:
-Decrease in growth rate
-Fatigue or drowsiness
-Mood swings
-Loss of appetite
-Headaches
For adults:
-Abnormal dreams
-Loss of sex drive or impotence
-Hot flashes or chills
-Menstrual or prostate problems
-Headaches
-Weight loss
The Winner?
Ultimately, whatever works best for you is the winner. We have researched scientific studies and user feedback, most of which conclude that Adderall does a better job reducing ADHD symptoms, but Stratterra is safer to use in terms of side effects. There are many published studies out there and we encourage you to do some research yourself, and work with your doctor to find out the best option for you. Pay attention to the sponsor of the survey. It is common for drug companies to pay for surveys that test for variables they know will show favor to their product. Again, your feedback in the comment section below is greatly appreciated.
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