So many women know what it’s like to feel misrepresented in different parts of life — whether it’s at work, in sports, on TV, or even in healthcare. It can sometimes feel like women have to go the extra mile just to be seen and heard — and it’s an experience a lot of women share. But beyond these well-known imbalances, there’s another one that may be less talked about: the gap in ADHD diagnosis and symptoms awareness in women.
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.
ADHD is a disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of symptoms that fall into one or more categories including inattention (like struggling to pay attention or stay organized) and hyperactivity/impulsivity (like being restless or acting without thinking). However, ADHD symptoms aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially when it comes to men and women. While ADHD in males is often associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity — think of the classic “bouncing off the walls” kid — females often present with primarily inattentive symptoms, such as difficulty with organization and task management. The challenge is that these less obvious symptoms are frequently overlooked. In fact, boys are diagnosed with ADHD at roughly twice the rate of girls, but this doesn’t necessarily mean ADHD is inherently more prevalent in males; it could be a sign of women being misrepresented in the ADHD conversation.
Consequently, some women with ADHD are left undiagnosed and untreated, sometimes not even realizing they’ve been living with the condition until adulthood. The good news is that recent data suggests a growing awareness of this underrepresentation, with the number of women newly diagnosed with ADHD in their 20s, 30s, and 40s nearly doubling between 2020 and 2022.
For people with ADHD, it’s important to have open and honest conversations with a healthcare provider about symptoms and treatment options, such as Qelbree, a non-stimulant once-a-day ADHD medication for people 6 years and older.
Tap through the cards below to learn how ADHD symptoms may show up in women — and talk to your healthcare provider if you think you might be experiencing symptoms.
Talk to a healthcare provider about your ADHD symptoms or visit Qelbree.com to see if Qelbree may be a good fit for you.
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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