ADHD Has Different Ways Of Showing Up — Here’s What You Need To Know

For women living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the road to understanding and managing the condition isn’t always a straight line. ADHD is characterized by an ongoing pattern of symptoms that fall into one or more categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms and their management needs can evolve over time, and perhaps your experience doesn’t fit what you might think of as the “typical” picture of ADHD. It's not uncommon for some women to spend years overcompensating for symptoms before recognizing the need for diagnosis and exploring treatment paths. Sometimes, finding what works best for them can involve exploring multiple different options.

While there are several treatment options available to help manage ADHD symptoms, it’s important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Just as ADHD symptoms can look different in different people, effective management strategies, including treatment options, can also vary. Just because one ADHD treatment isn’t a good fit for you, doesn’t mean it’s time to give up!

There are many different treatment options available and it’s important to talk to a healthcare provider about potential options that might help you. For example, Qelbree is a non-stimulant prescription ADHD medication for adults and children 6 years and older. It offers dosing flexibility (morning or night), which some may find helpful for fitting into their schedule. Qelbree can be conveniently refilled without a new prescription each month and you can get up to 90 days of treatment in a single prescription.

Qelbree® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older. Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or if there is a family history of) suicidal thoughts or actions before starting Qelbree. Monitor your or your child’s moods, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings during treatment with Qelbree. Report any new or sudden changes in these symptoms right away.

Important Safety Information continued below.

Even if you are currently taking an ADHD treatment, it’s a good idea to continue regular conversations with your healthcare provider about its effectiveness. Your needs can shift and evolve over time, making it helpful to assess whether your current plan remains the right fit for you or if exploring other options might be beneficial.

The TLDR? The most effective treatment plan is the one that works for you. There’s no single solution for managing ADHD — and that’s OK. Talk to your healthcare provider about your treatment options, including whether Qelbree could be right for you. Most importantly, trust yourself, advocate for what you need, and don’t hesitate to explore new options if your current plan doesn’t meet your evolving needs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

You should not take Qelbree if you or your child:

Take a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have stopped taking an MAOI in the past 14 days. Also, you or your child should avoid alosetron, duloxetine, ramelteon, tasimelteon, tizanidine, and theophylline.

Qelbree can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Your or your child’s doctor will monitor these vital signs.

Qelbree may cause manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. Tell your doctor if you or your child show any signs of mania.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Qelbree will affect you or your child. Qelbree may cause you or your child to feel sleepy or tired.

The most common side effects of Qelbree in patients 6 to 17 years are sleepiness, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and irritability, and in adults, insomnia, headache, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, and constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of Qelbree.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning.

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