Starting Qelbree

Learn what to expect when starting non-stimulant Qelbree and why it may be the right treatment option for you.

Taking Qelbree  

Building the right
dose  

When to expect
results  

Switching to
Qelbree  

Staying on track  

Qelbree is made to fit your routine, whatever that looks like for you

For example:

  •  Once-a-day dosing. Qelbree is a once-a-day non-stimulant medication for ADHD
  •  Can be taken any time of day. If you forget to take your regularly scheduled dose, you don't have to skip that day. Take it as soon as you remember
  •  Full-day coverage. With a combination of rapid and extended release, Qelbree provides reliable medication coverage throughout the day
  •  Convenient refills. As a non-stim ADHD med, Qelbree can be refilled without needing a new prescription each month
  •  Can be taken with or without food. The Qelbree capsule can be swallowed whole or entire contents sprinkled on applesauce or pudding. Do not cut, crush, or chew the capsules*

*Once added to the applesauce, Qelbree should be all consumed, without chewing, within two hours. Once added to pudding, Qelbree should be all consumed, without chewing, within 15 minutes. Do not store for future use.

"Being on Qelbree and being a mom of three, it's helped me stay organized"

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Taking Qelbree  

Building the right
dose  

When to expect
results  

Switching to
Qelbree  

Staying on track  

Adults build up to the right dose in as soon as 2 weeks

Because Qelbree is a non-stimulant, its dosing options may look different from other ADHD medications.

Ages 6-11
yrs

 

Ages 12-17
yrs

 

Ages 18+
yrs

 

Recommended starting dose

100 mg
once
a day

200 mg
once
a day

200 mg
once
a day

Recommended maximum dose

400 mg
once a day

600 mg once a day

Typical titration period

1-3 weeks

1 week

1-2 weeks

Your doctor will typically start you on a lower dose and may adjust it gradually over the first 1-2 weeks until you reach the dose that’s right for you, which could be anywhere from 200 mg to 600 mg. This process is called titration.

Dosing is a journey. Stick with it!

Like many ADHD medications, reaching your best daily dose of Qelbree may be a transition. Stick with treatment and stay in touch with your doctor.

If you’re still struggling with symptoms, or start experiencing side effects, tell them. Sometimes, even small adjustments to your treatment dose can make a big difference.

Taking Qelbree  

Building the right
dose  

When to expect
results  

Switching to
Qelbree  

Staying on track  

When to expect results

As a non-stimulant medication, Qelbree is designed to build gradually in the body. We call this having a “gradual onset”. This means it could take a few weeks for your medication to feel fully effective.

Qelbree is proven to work in medical studies that were conducted over 6–8 weeks—showing significant reduction in ADHD symptom scores in 4 medical studies of more than 1400 people. Qelbree reduced ADHD symptom scores as early as week 2 for some adults.

This gradual onset builds a steady foundation of coverage—side-stepping the peaks and crashes commonly experienced with most stimulant medications.

Taking Qelbree  

Building the right
dose  

When to expect
results  

Switching to
Qelbree  

Staying on track  

People with ADHD are
switching to Qelbree

Patients who were prescribed Qelbree came from:

55%

switched to Qelbree from a controlled substance or stimulant medication

 

45%

switched to Qelbree from other non-stim ADHD meds

"Qelbree gives adults with ADHD another option"

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Qelbree™ (viloxazine extended-release capsules) Copay Savings Card

Before you head to the pharmacy

Download the Qelbree Savings Card. It’ll help your pharmacist confirm your insurance coverage and avoid unwanted substitutions. That way, refills are smoother going forward. Plus, you could pay as little as $20 per prescription.†

Get your copay card  

†Terms and Conditions apply.

Taking Qelbree  

Building the right
dose  

When to expect
results  

Switching to
Qelbree  

Staying on track  

Staying on track

It can be hard for people with ADHD to stay on top of their medication. Still, it's important to take your medication as prescribed, to make sure you're getting the best results with Qelbree.

A few tips:

Keep talking to your doctor. We have tools to help guide those conversations  

Connect with the community. See stories from real people with ADHD  

Find savings and support resources. See what Qelbree offers  

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Set a once-daily treatment reminder on your phone. That's one less thing to remember and one less decision to make.

Try storing your medication in the same place. It's hard to take your medication when you can't find your medication.

Consider using a pill organizer. It'll help avoid the, “Wait, did I take my pill today?”

Aim for progress, not perfection. Perfectionism can be a hurdle for people with ADHD. Be patient with yourself as you adjust to your routine.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT QELBREE

INDICATION

Qelbree® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment [read more] 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
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. [read more] 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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT QELBREE

INDICATION

Qelbree® (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment [read more] 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
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. [read more] 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.

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.