Strattera, the first NON-stimulant drug approved for ADHD

January 2003

Starting this month you will be able to prescribe Strattera, the first NON-stimulant drug approved for ADHD.

Strattera (atomoxetine) will be a blockbuster... 25% of all ADHD prescriptions by 2006.

It's not because it works better than other ADHD drugs...but because it's NOT a controlled substance, and prescribing it will be simpler.

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