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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 Ritalin
 
Ritalin is also known by the generic name Methylphenidate


USES:
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational and social measures. This medication is also used to treat patients with narcolepsy (a disorder of sleep regulation). When this medication is used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity (see also Notes section). This medication is a mild stimulant that works by affecting the levels of chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the nervous system.

This medication should not be used to treat simple fatigue symptoms.


Strattera and Ritalin Have 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes - Raynaud's Phenomenon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Strattera Has 18 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Ritalin
 
Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Problem with Periods - Menstrual Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Ritalin Has 25 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Strattera
 
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Blood Vessels that Carry Blood in the Brain - Cerebral Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Failure to Grow - Growth Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents - Toxic Psychosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Chronic Muscle Twitches or Movements - Motor Tic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Critical Seriousness - Worsening Symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome - Exacerbation of Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Strattera and Ritalin Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Strattera and Ritalin.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Strattera Has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Ritalin
 
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Strattera but not Ritalin.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Ritalin Has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Ritalin
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Over Excitement - Excitement is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Upper Abdominal Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ritalin but not Strattera.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Strattera and Ritalin.

Strattera and Ritalin Treat 1 Conditions in Common
 
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated by both Strattera and Ritalin.

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.

Ritalin has 33 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ritalin.

Ritalin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angina is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

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

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

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

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

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

Severe Anxiety is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Tension is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Uncontrolled Epilepsy is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Relative Contraindications 

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

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

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ritalin.

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

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Contraindication Warnings 

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

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Anemia is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Blurred Vision is a contraindication of Ritalin.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Ritalin.
Strattera - Symptoms of overdose may include
unusually fast heartbeat, severe headache.

Ritalin - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, agitation, sweating, flushing, wide pupils, persistent tremor, muscle twitching, hallucinations, severe headache, severe vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness.

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.

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