Strattera usually isn't the first drug chosen, because it doesn't work for everyone. It primarily works on norepinephrine as a reuptake inhibitor. It's basically in the same class as bupropion (which is sometimes also prescribed off label for ADHD, though it's usually used as an antidepressant for those with cyclothymia or to aid in smoking cessation).
Ritalin works by inhibiting the re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
Amphetamine (adderal) works on dopamine, norepinephrine and seratonin. Not only is it a re-uptake inhibitor, but it actually "reverses the polarity" on neuron vesicles, causing them to dump their loads.
For some with ADHD, strattera works just fine. For others, strattera will make them feel like a zombie (or do nothing at all), while as little as 5mg of amphetamine salts a day will be sufficient.
A lot of folks with ADHD do just fine without medication. And others struggle with the thought of taking "the easy way out" for decades, and end up with a shitload of additional problems - primarily in the self confidence zone. Some only need the medication to get things back on track, establish routines and so forth ... but others really do need it.
Chronically untreated ADHD is painful, debilitating, embarrassing, and so unnecessary.
Ritalin works by inhibiting the re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
Amphetamine (adderal) works on dopamine, norepinephrine and seratonin. Not only is it a re-uptake inhibitor, but it actually "reverses the polarity" on neuron vesicles, causing them to dump their loads.
For some with ADHD, strattera works just fine. For others, strattera will make them feel like a zombie (or do nothing at all), while as little as 5mg of amphetamine salts a day will be sufficient.
A lot of folks with ADHD do just fine without medication. And others struggle with the thought of taking "the easy way out" for decades, and end up with a shitload of additional problems - primarily in the self confidence zone. Some only need the medication to get things back on track, establish routines and so forth ... but others really do need it.
Chronically untreated ADHD is painful, debilitating, embarrassing, and so unnecessary.