Frequently asked questions
Find answers to FAQs about Qelbree for ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older.
General FAQs on Qelbree
Find the answers to some common questions.
What is Qelbree?
Qelbree is a non-stimulant treatment for ADHD in adults and kids ages 6 years and older. It’s a once-a-day capsule that has been proven to help significantly reduce symptoms of ADHD in medical studies when compared to placebo. It offers 24-hour full day coverage, and can be taken at any time of the day.
How is Qelbree taken?
There are 2 ways to take once-a-day Qelbree:
- The capsule can be swallowed whole.
- The capsule can be opened and the entire contents sprinkled on a spoonful of applesauce and must be all consumed, without chewing, within 2 hours. Contents can also be sprinkled on pudding and must be all consumed, without chewing, within 15 minutes. Do not store for future use.
Do not cut, crush, or chew the capsules.
Do I need a new prescription every month to refill Qelbree?
Qelbree is not a controlled medication, and it can be conveniently refilled without the need for new prescriptions each month. Your healthcare provider may opt to prescribe a 90-day prescription.
Where can I learn about the experiences of others who take Qelbree?
Follow the link below to see real stories from adults taking Qelbree and parents with children taking Qelbree.
What should I ask my healthcare provider if I think I have ADHD? About Qelbree?
If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of ADHD, it’s important to talk about them, as well as treatment options with your healthcare provider. You can download a free, customized discussion guide to help you get the most out of talking to your healthcare provider.
Does gender affect ADHD?
While gender can’t completely predict someone’s ADHD journey, there can be differences in how women and men—and boys and girls—present their ADHD symptoms. This commonly factors into diagnosis.
Do symptoms of ADHD change with age?
ADHD can look different based on age. Different symptoms may surface through phases of life. Knowing more about this can help you understand and monitor symptoms.
Is ADHD genetic?
It can be. Nearly 80% of people with ADHD inherited the condition from a family member.
Pediatric FAQs
Answers to FAQs on Qelbree for children ages 6-17 years
What are the possible side effects of Qelbree?
In medical studies, the most common side effects were sleepiness, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and irritability.
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.
How long does Qelbree take to work?
Your child's healthcare provider will determine the right dose for them based on their response to Qelbree. They may find the right dose in 1-3 weeks. Qelbree is a non-stimulant medication and has a “gradual onset.” It could take a few weeks for the medication to be fully effective.
Qelbree met the goal of 3 different medical studies—a significant reduction in ADHD symptom scores in 6 or 8 weeks. For some children, Qelbree reduced ADHD symptom scores as early as Week 1.
Will Qelbree help improve my child’s ADHD symptoms?
In medical studies, Qelbree was proven to help reduce ADHD symptoms when compared to placebo. Reducing the impact of those symptoms may improve your child’s ADHD at home and at school.
Adult FAQs
Find answers about Qelbree tailored to adults
What are the possible side effects of Qelbree?
In a medical study in adults, the most common side effects were 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.
What if I take Qelbree and am considering breastfeeding?
Qelbree is the first and only ADHD treatment to meet the 2019 FDA guidance for clinical lactation studies. If you are taking Qelbree and plan on breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.
Can Qelbree help with tasks impacted by ADHD?
In a medical study, Qelbree was proven to help reduce ADHD symptoms compared to placebo. By reducing the impact of ADHD symptoms, Qelbree may help with the everyday tasks that are complicated by your ADHD.
When can I expect Qelbree to start working?
Your healthcare provider will determine the right dose for you based on your response to Qelbree. You may find the right dose in 1-2 weeks. Qelbree is a non-stimulant medication and has a “gradual onset.” It could take a few weeks for the medication to be fully effective.
In the 6-week medical study, adults taking Qelbree met the goal of a significant reduction in ADHD symptom scores at Week 6. For some adults, Qelbree reduced ADHD symptom scores as early as Week 2.