Comparing Adderall vs Strattera
Adderall | Strattera |
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Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Strattera (atomoxetine) |
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Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
Prescription only
Strattera is a medication used for the treatment of ADHD. It is not a controlled substance and appears to have no abuse potential or discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal. Prescribed for ADHD... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Strattera (atomoxetine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Adderall has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 497 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Strattera has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 533 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
See also: Strattera side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
34 hours |
40 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 359 drugs are known to interact with Strattera:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 19, 1960 |
November 26, 2002 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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