Medication	Formulation	Duration of action	Starting and maximum dosage	Estimated cost of starting dosage*
Atomoxetine (Strattera)	10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg	24 hours	≤ 70 kg (154 lb): Starting: 0.5 mg per kg once daily for three days, then increase to 1.2 mg per kg per day Maximum: 1.4 mg per kg per day > 70 kg: Starting: 40 mg per day for three days, then increase to 80 mg per day Maximum: 100 mg per day [corrected]	$40 ($395)
Adverse effects and precautions
Common: decreased appetite, gastrointestinal upset; growth delays (first 2 years; return after 2 to 3 years); increased blood pressure; increased heart rate; somnolence
Rare/serious: hepatotoxicity; suicidal thoughts
Caution: avoid rapid dose increases
Clonidine ER (Kapvay)	0.1 mg	24 hours	Starting: 0.1 mg at bedtime Maximum: 0.1 to 0.2 mg two times per day	$20 ($225)
Guanfacine ER (Intuniv)	1 mg to 4 mg	24 hours	Starting: 1 mg per day, then increase by 1 mg per week Maximum: 4 mg for 6 to 12 years of age; 7 mg for 13 to 17 years of age	$6 ($290)
Adverse effects and precautions
Common: abdominal pain; bradycardia; dizziness; dry mouth; headache; hypotension; irritability; somnolence
Caution: do not stop abruptly; must taper off