FDA Warns Of Strattera-Suicide Link. Doctors warned about reports of suicidal thinking in some children and adolescents who are taking Strattera.
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According to the FDA, the label for Strattera has been revised to include the following warnings:
Strattera may increase thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts in children and teens.
Call your child's healthcare professional right away if your child or teen has:
new or increased thoughts of suicide
changes in mood or behavior including becoming irritable or anxious
The FDA has now warned physicians to be mindful of reports of suicidal thinking in children. Doctors and parents should be aware that children and adolescents who are taking Strattera, a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, may have suicidal ideation.