Strattera

[SGWhiskers]

When I was diagnosed, I was taking Strattera for ADD. The manufacturer could confirm it was wheat free, but not gluten free. (they were able to confirm gluten free on another med). In my newbie state, I kept taking the Strattera, but became suspicious once I realized how strict the diet really was. I took a "vacation" from the med with my doc's permission for a few months. I reintroduced it 2 weeks ago. Without belaboring the hows and whys, I'm still suspicious.

Has anyone else had any experience with Strattera? How sensitive are you to gluten reactions?

I would like to continue taking this medication if it is safe, but I'm off it again until I can hear what other's have experienced.

[deathbybread]

My dr just put me on Strattera for ADHD, and didn't seem concerned at all when I asked if it was gluten free (which completely annoyed me!). I checked the ingredients list and "pregelatinated starch" made me worried. I did find strattera on a big list from 2008 of gluten free drugs from some celiac support group, so I did start taking it. However, after being on it for a week, my stomach is starting to feel very gurgley and it makes me worried there is gluten in it!

[kareng]

Read the little print paper that should come with the drug. Is nasuea and constipation a common side effect?

[Leonesse]

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Strattera is listed as gluten free on that site. I don't know who puts out the list or how reliable it is. If anyone knows that, I'd like to find out.

Thanks,

Leslie