My grand son is 8 years old he is ADHA..He takes Concerta 54 mg and he is just starting Strattera?

7 Jan 2012

Hello Floriem. Both medications are well at what they do. Strattera, is from the SSRI family of drugs. Or Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor. It is unlike Concerta, not a stimulant. And is not considered to be addictive, so it cannot be abused. Strattera works by increasing the chemical norepinephrine, which the brain is low on. Concerta, a stimulant is a long lasting drug used to treat ADHD.. I believe once the doses begin to take effect. he'll be doing well. Best of wishes along with good health to you both,pledge

10 Jan 2012

Hi Floriem,
Not to scare you but be aware of Strattera. My son was on it when he was 12 and he told me he felt piss off all the time. Ready to punch someone. He never did but we changed his meds. He know is on Concerta and doing better. But I wonder why your son is on a higher mg than mine. My son is 13 now and will be going on 32mg only next week. Also why does your son have to be on 2 medicines? He seems so young. Concerned that's all.
Take care,