Qelbree

• Qelbree may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teens, and adults—especially in the first few months or after dose changes. Watch for new or sudden mood changes (e.g., agitation, irritability, feeling worse) and contact a healthcare provider right away.

• Qelbree can raise heart rate and blood pressure. Your clinician may check these before starting, after dose changes, and periodically.

• Qelbree may trigger manic symptoms (racing thoughts, high energy, risky behavior) in people with bipolar disorder or a history of mania/hypomania. Tell your clinician about any personal or family history of mood disorders before starting.

• Qelbree can cause sleepiness or tiredness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

• You are taking (or stopped within the last 14 days) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
• You take certain medicines that rely on the liver enzyme CYP1A2 (sensitive or narrow therapeutic range substrates). Always share your full medication/supplement list with your clinician.

• Children/Teens (6–17 years): sleepiness, decreased appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, irritability.
• Adults: insomnia, headache, sleepiness, fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, constipation.
• Most effects are mild and improve over time. Report anything persistent, severe, or unusual.

• Pregnancy: Discuss risks and benefits with your clinician if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding: Small amounts may pass into breast milk. Your clinician can help weigh the benefits and risks.

• Once daily, exactly as prescribed, with or without food.
• Swallow capsules whole. If needed, you may sprinkle the contents on a spoonful of applesauce or pudding and take immediately. Do not store sprinkled contents.
• Keep all follow-ups and monitoring as directed.

• MAOIs: Contraindicated (within 14 days).
• CYP1A2: Viloxazine is a strong inhibitor—avoid sensitive or narrow-therapeutic-range CYP1A2 substrates.
• Other medicines may require adjustments. Share your full medication list (including OTC and herbs) with your clinician.

Qelbree is a non-stimulant medication approved to treat ADHD in children (6 years and older), teens, and adults. It helps improve focus, attention, and impulse control without the jittery effects of stimulant medications.

Take Qelbree once daily, with or without food, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Swallow capsules whole, or open and sprinkle contents on applesauce or pudding if needed — but eat immediately and do not store.

No. Qelbree is not a stimulant and is not habit-forming. It works differently from traditional ADHD medicines, supporting a balanced activity of brain chemicals that help with focus and self-control.

Some people may feel sleepy or tired when starting Qelbree. This effect is usually mild and tends to improve over time. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how Qelbree affects you.

Some improvement may be noticed within the first 1–2 weeks, but full results may take several weeks. Your healthcare provider will adjust your dose gradually to achieve the best response.

In clinical trials, the most common side effects included sleepiness, fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, and headache. Most were mild and often improved over time.

Yes, Qelbree can cause small increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Your doctor may check these before starting and at follow-up visits to ensure they stay within a safe range.

It’s not known if Qelbree is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your healthcare provider to decide whether Qelbree is right for you.

• Do not take Qelbree with MAO inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping one.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Limit alcohol, which may increase drowsiness or dizziness.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember — unless it’s close to the time for your next dose. Do not double up. If you miss more than one dose, talk with your doctor for guidance.

If too much Qelbree is taken, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or go to the nearest emergency room right away.