In comparison to pemoline (Cylert) and methylphenidate (Ritalin), atomoxetine (Strattera) may prove to:
a. be less effective in the treatment of attention-deficit disorder
b. worsen depression and cause suicidal ideation
c. have less potential for abuse in susceptible individuals
d. be more sedating and cause weight gain
C
Strattera may prove to have less potential for abuse than Cylert or Ritalin. However, there appears to be an increased risk of suicidal ideations and liver disease for those taking Strattera, as opposed to Cylert or Ritalin.
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Biennial inventory is inventory of all controlled substances on hand to be conducted:
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