Q: is stratera the same medication as ritalin?
Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com. Ritalin and Strattera are both medications for ADHD but are not the same medication. Ritalin is a stimulant medication approved for treating symptoms of ADHd. The generic name is methylphenidate. Strattera is the first non-stimulant medication approved to treat symptoms of ADHD. Strattera's generic name is atomoxetine.
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Eileen
I am taking Strattera right now, and it benefits me greatly (and my boss!) I was given Ritalin years ago and I reacted really badly, but then I am really hard to medicate as I am so allergic to meds., and other things.
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