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What is Strattera?

  Do men and women experience the same Strattera side effects?
  Do other countries have the same Strattera problems that the U.S. does?
  What is ADHD?
  What’s the difference between ADHD and ADD?
  Is ADHD a genetic disorder?
  How is ADHD diagnosed?
  How many people have ADHD?
  Should I contact Eli Lilly & Co. about my Strattera symptoms?
  I cannot afford to hire a Strattera lawyer. How much does a Strattera lawsuit cost?

Do men and women experience the same Strattera side effects?
To some extent yes but men also experience ejaculatory problems and impotence while women have more painful menstrual periods than women who are not taking Strattera. Both men and women may experience pain during intercourse.

Do other countries have the same Strattera problems that the U.S. does?
Yes, but other countries are not as lax as the FDA. Strattera has been marketed in the United Kingdom since July 2004 while it has been available in the here since November 2002.

Worldwide, 41 reports of liver disorders have been received including two cases of severe acute hepatitis. There is no trend to onset and reactions may occur after several months of treatment. In some cases, liver dysfunction has continued to worsen even after the drug has been stopped.

What is ADHD?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological brain disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed at a comparable level of development. ADHD begins in childhood and has only recently been understood. ADHD can persist into adulthood as well. While some children outgrow ADHD, about 60 percent continue to have symptoms into adulthood.

What’s the difference between ADHD and ADD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the term used in the more recently. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) with or without hyperactivity is the older term. Essentially, they’re the same disorder.

Is ADHD a genetic disorder?
Research demonstrates that ADHD runs in families. There are also indications that the type of ADHD that persists into adulthood is more highly genetic than the type that remits in childhood.

How is ADHD diagnosed?
Adults with ADHD may tell their physician about symptoms including: lack of focus, disorganization, restlessness, difficulty finishing projects and/or losing things. An adult with ADHD may have difficulties at work, at home, and in their personal relationships. Adults with ADHD must have had their first symptoms prior to age 7 and these symptoms must have continued to cause impairment on a regular basis since then.

How many people have ADHD?
Approximately 3 to 7 percent of school age children and 4 percent of adults are diagnosed with ADHD.

Should I contact Eli Lilly & Co. about my Strattera symptoms?
You should contact your doctor and have your doctor file an adverse reaction report with the FDA. You should also consider contacting an expert Strattera lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Also call the FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

I cannot afford to hire a Strattera lawyer. How much does a Strattera lawsuit cost?
It costs you nothing. If we agree to be retained, Monheit Law takes the case on a percentage contingency basis. If you don’t win your Strattera lawsuit, we don’t get.