Autism Strattera
Researchers will conduct a clinical trial this fall to test the effects of Strattera and behavioral therapy for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders. Doctors in Pennsylvania and Ohio will recruit 144 children ranging in ages from 5 to 13 for the 10-week trial. One group will receive Strattera, a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. Parents of children in another group will receive training on how to use behavioral interventions as another...
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Pros and Cons of Using Strattera
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Strattera
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Autism
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Autistic disorder (known also as infantile autism or childhood autism) almost always develops before the age of three and is characterized by... Read more »
Clinical trial: Strattera's use in children with ADHD and dysl...
This is a study to assess the effects of Strattera on symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens who have both... Read more »
FDA Approves Generic Strattera
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Atomoxetine HCl--a generic version of the ADHD medication Strattera. The FDA... Read more »
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