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Strattera (Atomoxetine)
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Strattera (Atomoxetine)

With our quick and easy online prescription process, you can manage your health effortlessly — whether you need a first-time prescription for Strattera (Atomoxetine) or a refill of an existing one.

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$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

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$30

w/o insurance

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What is Strattera (Atomoxetine)?

Strattera is a non-stimulant prescription medication used to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Unlike stimulant ADHD medications that act on dopamine, Strattera works primarily by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine—a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in attention, impulse control, and executive function. Because it's not a controlled substance, it's an important option for patients who can't tolerate stimulants, have a history of substance use, or prefer a non-stimulant approach. It takes several weeks of consistent use before full therapeutic effects are felt.

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibition

Blocks the norepinephrine transporter in the prefrontal cortex, increasing norepinephrine availability in the brain regions responsible for attention regulation, impulse control, and executive function.

Non-stimulant, non-controlled

Unlike amphetamine or methylphenidate-based medications, Strattera has no abuse potential and isn't a controlled substance—making it a clinically appropriate option for patients with substance use history or those who need a non-stimulant alternative.

Gradual sustained benefit

Builds therapeutic effect over 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use, providing steady symptom control without the peaks, troughs, and potential rebound effects associated with short-acting stimulant medications.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Strattera different from Adderall or Ritalin?

Strattera is a non-stimulant — it's not a controlled substance and works differently from amphetamine or methylphenidate-based medications. It builds effect over weeks rather than providing immediate symptom relief.

How long before Strattera starts working for ADHD?

Meaningful improvement in attention and impulse control typically takes 4–6 weeks to develop — sometimes longer. Unlike stimulants, Strattera's effects are gradual and consistent rather than immediate and dose-dependent.

What happens if my child misses a dose?

Unlike stimulants, missing an occasional dose of Strattera doesn't immediately impact symptom control — the therapeutic effect is maintained through ongoing daily use rather than acute dosing. Resume normal dosing the next day.

What side effects might I experience?

Decreased appetite, nausea, stomach upset, and initial fatigue are most common in the early weeks. Strattera carries a black box warning about increased suicidal thinking in children and adolescents — close monitoring is recommended when starting.

Can Strattera be used in adults with ADHD?

Yes. Strattera is approved for ADHD in adults as well as children and adolescents — making it one of the few non-stimulant options with a full adult approval.
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