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You need to discuss this with your psychiatrist.
Atomoxetine doesn't help every patient of adhd (although, it very effective in some).
Get your diagnosis revised, if its really adhd, you can discuss option of stimulants with your psychiatrist.

Attentrol 18 mg is not prescribed for 8 years old child, Atomoxetine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using atomoxetine outweigh the risks. Families and caregivers must closely watch patients who take atomoxetine. It is important to keep in close contact with the patient's doctor. Tell the doctor right away if the patient has symptoms...more

Nexito is an sSRI and Atomoxetine is also a Reuptake inhibitor of Nor adrenaline and no harm taking together.

If depression is diagnosed by specialist, then bupropion will definitely help although first preference is given to other ssris depending on patient profile. But atomoxetine is not used for depression as 1st or 2nd line unless adhd symptoms are there along with depression. So amtalk to your psychiatrist and clarify your diagnosis first and why atomoxetine is added.

It should be avoided if symptoms are not too severe till the age of 6 years as it can cause growth spurt. Meanwhile you can try some psychological techniques like parent skill training for adhd (read it on google).

In clinical settings, side effects are not much. Moderate to severe adhd does need medicines to control it.

Effects are till you take medicine but with age there is gradual decline in adhd symptoms. And medicine helps with precious years of schooling and improves performance.

Hello lybrate-user
you have been started on concerta xl 18 mgs only recently. Your prescribing doctor will review response, monitor for any possible side effects and if appropriate will titrate up the dose gradually till there is effective control of your adhd symptoms. Most of them respond well to concerta (which is an extended release preparation of methylphenidate which is a stimulant medication). If for whatever reason concerta does not suit you, there is no harm in trying atomoxetine. M...more

Atomoxetine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using atomoxetine outweigh the risks. Families and caregivers must closely watch patients who take atomoxetine. It is important to keep in close contact with the patient's doctor. Tell the doctor right away if the patient has symptoms such as worsened depression, suicidal thoughts, or chang...more

1. Go through a self assessment with adult adhd rating scale (asrs).
2. You can visit another psychiatrist and get evaluated for a second opinion.