How do i get my doctor to give my son adderall instead of strattera (atomoxetine)?

ADHD Treatment: Show your doctor that strattera (atomoxetine) has not helped, or that other family members responded bettere to adderall, or that your son needs quicker response or other family members had a reaction to strattera (atomoxetine).

Discuss it: You need to discuss this with the doctor. Ask about the risks/benefits, effectiveness, side effects of each. Don't dictate what you want - the doctor has the right and privilege to prescribe what he/she feels best. But an open dialogue and discussion will provide him with info about your concerns & questions and provide you with the full clinical info about the drugs and your son's needs.

Discuss it openly:: Never be afraid to openly discuss/communicate your feelings or concerns with your doctor. The best medicine delivered involves an understanding and sensitivity of both parties. Ask kindly if you could seek other input (a second opinion) if your doctor is not sensitive to your concerns. Your physician may be more experienced and comfortable with strattera (atomoxetine) vs other meds for add/adhd.

Have a discussion?: Best way if you disagree with a doctor is to help the doctor understand why you disagree. You probably have information about your child that causes you to recommend a different treatment approach. Share the information with the doctor and learn from him/her whether the new information warrants changing the treatment. You will end up with valuable discussion and best chance of helping your child.

Well, first discuss: Let's find out why your physician is so inclined. The 2 of you have a common purpose. So a reasonable compassionate discussion should be best for your son.

Ask or get new doc: Medication choices should be a collaboration between family and physician. Your doctor may have had a good reason for going with strattera, (atomoxetine) but that reason should be clear & convincing to you. If your child has adhd, either med may work, and there are advantages to each. Talk over the choices with the doctor, if possible; if he/she won't discuss it, then it's time to think about changing docs.