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Strattera vs. Ritalin: What Is the Difference?

Strattera and Ritalin are medicines that children and adults can take to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD). Both drugs improve focus and attention but in different ways.

Ritalin is the brand name of a stimulant drug called methylphenidate. Stimulants increase the levels of the chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain . They help you focus, stay organized, and pay attention. Up to 80% of people with ADHD who take stimulant drugs say their symptoms get better.

Strattera is the brand name of a non-stimulant drug called atomoxetine. It boosts levels of norepinephrine in your brain to help with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.

For ADHD, Strattera often doesn’t work as well as Ritalin and other stimulant drugs. But your doctor might prescribe it for certain reasons, such as if a stimulant medicine doesn’t help your symptoms enough or stimulants cause side effects you can’t handle.

Strattera doesn’t work as fast as Ritalin. But don’t stop taking it if you don’t feel better right away. You may need to take non-stimulant drugs for around 4-6 weeks before you see a big difference in your ADHD symptoms.

Your doctor can help you find the best ADHD treatment for you. It may take a few tries to get the medicine and dose right. If the first drug you take doesn’t help enough or causes too many side effects, they can switch you to a different one. Strattera vs. Ritalin: How Long Do They Last?

Ritalin is a short-acting drug. Its effects last for about 3-4 hours. You’ll need to take at least one pill in the morning and one at lunchtime to manage your symptoms for an entire school or workday. Your doctor will let you know what dosing schedule is right for you.

Ritalin LA is an extended-release long-acting form of methylphenidate that lasts around 6-8 hours.Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Norepinephrine is a chemical your brain naturally makes. SNRIs keep more of this “neurotransmitter” circulating in your body, but these drugs take longer to work than stimulants. (Note: Strattera isn’t the […]

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