Strattera Alternatives Compared
| Strattera (atomoxetine) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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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 |
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
Vyvanse is a stimulant used for the treatment of ADHD to reduce symptoms such as impulsiveness and hyperactivity and to increase attention. It can also help increase the number of binge-free days per... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Strattera (atomoxetine) | More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Strattera has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 544 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 507 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 976 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Other lisdexamfetamine brands include: Arynta | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 hour |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with Strattera:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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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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November 26, 2002 |
January 19, 1960 |
February 23, 2007 |
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1 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.
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