Compare Strattera vs Focalin

Compare Strattera

vs Focalin

Compare Strattera to Focalin. To make a decision about Strattera vs Focalin, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Strattera or Focalin

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Uses of Strattera

Strattera is also known by the generic name Atomoxetine USES: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.

Uses of Focalin

Focalin is also known by the generic name Dexmethylphenidate

USES:
Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, social, and other treatments.

It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication helps increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help improve listening skills, help you to stop fidgeting, and allow you to organize your tasks better.

Strattera and Focalin Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

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Strattera Has 25 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes - Raynaud's Phenomenon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Problem with Periods - Menstrual Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

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Focalin Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Strattera

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Failure to Grow - Growth Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

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Strattera and Focalin Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Focalin.

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Strattera Has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Focalin.

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Focalin Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Strattera. Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Strattera. Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Strattera. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Strattera and Focalin.

Strattera and Focalin Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated by both Strattera and Focalin.

Strattera has 30 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Strattera.

Strattera Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Strattera.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Strattera.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Strattera.

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Strattera.

Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Strattera.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Strattera.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Strattera.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Strattera.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Strattera.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Strattera.

Hyperbilirubinemia - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood is a contraindication of Strattera.

Irritability - Easily Angered or Annoyed is a contraindication of Strattera.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Strattera.

Priapism - Continued Painful Erection is a contraindication of Strattera.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Strattera.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Strattera.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Strattera.

Contraindication Warnings

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Strattera.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Strattera.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Strattera.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Strattera.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Strattera.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Strattera.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Strattera.

Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Strattera.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Strattera.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Strattera.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Strattera.

Urinary Hesitancy - Delay When Starting to Pass Urine is a contraindication of Strattera.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Strattera.

Focalin has 26 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Focalin.

Focalin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Focalin.

Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome - Tourette's is a contraindication of Focalin.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Focalin.

Motor Tic Disorder - Chronic Muscle Twitches or Movements is a contraindication of Focalin.

Severe Anxiety is a contraindication of Focalin.

Tension is a contraindication of Focalin.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Focalin.

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Focalin.

Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Focalin.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Focalin.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Focalin.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Focalin.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Focalin.

Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias - Life-Threatening Irregular Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Focalin.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Focalin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Focalin.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Focalin.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Focalin.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Focalin.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Focalin.

Anemia is a contraindication of Focalin.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Focalin.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Focalin.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Focalin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Focalin.

Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Focalin.

Strattera - Symptoms of overdose may include
unusually fast heartbeat, severe headache.

Focalin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe mental/mood changes, confusion, severe/persistent headache, irregular/pounding heartbeat, severe restlessness, fast breathing, flushing, sweating, and widened pupils.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.