Nonstimulants and Other ADHD Drugs
Nonstimulants and Other ADHD Drugs
Atomoxetine might cause:
Other, less-common risks include:
Clonidine (Kapvay) side effectsinclude:
Since it can cause drowsiness, make sure you know how it affects you before you drive or use heavy machinery.
Rarer and more serious side effects include:
Guanfacine (Intuniv) can cause:
Rarer and more serious side effects include:
Talk to your doctor about your medical history and go over all the risks.
You should probably not take atomoxetine (Strattera) if you:
Don't take clonidine (Kapvay) if you're allergic to it.
You should probably not take guanfacine (Intuniv) if you:
Before you take this type of medicine, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
If you and your doctor decide nonstimulants are right for you, take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may order some lab tests once in a while to make sure the drug is working well and not causing you any problems.
Nonstimulant Therapy and Other ADHD Drugs
In this article
- ADHD-Specific Nonstimulants
- Advantages of Nonstimulants Over Stimulants
- What Are the Side Effects of Nonstimulants?
- Who Shouldn't Take Nonstimulants?
- Nonstimulants: Tips and Things to Be Aware Of
- Blood Pressure Drugs Used to Treat ADHD
- How Do High BP Drugs Treat ADHD?
- Who Should Not Take High BP Drugs?
- What Are the Side Effects?
- High Blood Pressure Drugs: Tips and Precautions
- Antidepressant Drugs for ADHD
- How Do High Blood Pressure Drugs Treat ADHD?
- Who Should Not Take Antidepressants?
- Side Effects of Antidepressants
- Antidepressants Treatments: Tips and Precautions
What Are the Side Effects of Nonstimulants?
Atomoxetine might cause:
- Upset stomach
- Less appetite, which may cause weight loss
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
Other, less-common risks include:
- Jaundice and liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you get yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
- Suicidal thinking. There’s a possibility that atomoxetine, like many antidepressant drugs, may slightly raise the risk of these thoughts in teenagers.
- Erections that last more than 4 hours.
- Serious allergic reactions. Some people get rashes, hives, or swelling, although this is rare.
Clonidine (Kapvay) side effectsinclude:
Since it can cause drowsiness, make sure you know how it affects you before you drive or use heavy machinery.
Rarer and more serious side effects include:
- Low blood pressure
- Heart rhythm changes
Guanfacine (Intuniv) can cause:
Rarer and more serious side effects include:
- Low blood pressure
- Heart rhythm changes
Who Shouldn't Take Nonstimulants?
Talk to your doctor about your medical history and go over all the risks.
You should probably not take atomoxetine (Strattera) if you:
- Have been diagnosed with narrow angle glaucoma (a condition that causes pressure in the eyes and can lead to blindness)
- Use a depression drug called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), like phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)
- Have an allergy to any of the ingredients in atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Have jaundice or liver problems
Don't take clonidine (Kapvay) if you're allergic to it.
You should probably not take guanfacine (Intuniv) if you:
- Have an allergy to any of the ingredients in it
- Take other products containing guanfacine, like the blood pressure medicine guanfacine hcl (Tenex)
Nonstimulants: Tips and Things to Be Aware Of
Before you take this type of medicine, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Are nursing, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant
- Take any prescription medications for other conditions, like blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, or antipsychotics
- Take any dietary supplements, herbal medicines, or over-the-counter medications
- Have any medical problems, including high or low blood pressure, seizures, heart disease, glaucoma, mental health issues, liver disease or jaundice, or kidney problems
- Have had an allergic reaction to any medications
- Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependency
- Become agitated or irritable, or have suicidal thoughts
If you and your doctor decide nonstimulants are right for you, take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may order some lab tests once in a while to make sure the drug is working well and not causing you any problems.
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