Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Charleston SC - Strattera and Qelbree | Hope Integrative Medicine
November 6, 2026 · 1:16
How atomoxetine (Strattera) and viloxazine (Qelbree) work, how long they take, their side effects, and who is a good candidate for a non-stimulant.
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Strattera and Qelbree: non-stimulant ADHD medications for adults. Here are three things to know. Not every adult with ADHD should take a stimulant, and not every adult wants to. Non-stimulant medications are effective, are not controlled substances, and work around the clock once they take effect. They may suit adults with anxiety that stimulants worsen, or a history of substance use. Atomoxetine, sold as Strattera, is approved for adult ADHD and builds up over four to eight weeks, so patience matters. Viloxazine, sold as Qelbree, was approved for adults in 2022 and may start helping within a few weeks. It interacts with some other medicines, so share your full medication list. Atomoxetine and viloxazine can raise heart rate and blood pressure, so every ADHD medicine, stimulant or not, needs a heart review first. Both also carry a warning about suicidal thoughts in younger patients. Report any worsening mood promptly, and talk with your provider about any concerns. Read the full article at hopeintegrativemed.com. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for adult ADHD. It builds up over four to eight weeks, so patience matters.
Common side effects include nausea, lower appetite, trouble sleeping or drowsiness, and in some men urinary or sexual side effects.
Common side effects include sleepiness, headache, nausea and insomnia. Qelbree interacts with some other medicines, so share your full medication list with your prescriber.
