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BRAND NAMES:
Strattera, Strattera
Generic Names:
Atomoxetine Hcl
Uses:
Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Therapeutic Classes:
Central Nervous System Agent
Forms:
Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Strattera used for?
Strattera is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This drug is classified as a monoamine reuptake inhibitor. Strattera works by balancing certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that affect thinking and behavior. Strattera is a brand version of the drug atomoxetine. This medication was approved by the US FDA in 2006, and the patent on this drug expires in 2017. In the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Strattera use is common.
What form(s) does Strattera come in
Capsule
What are common Strattera doses?
Capsule 10MG
Capsule 18MG
Capsule 25MG
Capsule 40MG
Capsule 60MG
Capsule 80MG
Capsule 100MG
Common Strattera prescriptions
Strattera
100mg capsuleStrattera
10mg capsuleStrattera
18mg capsuleStrattera
25mg capsuleStrattera
40mg capsuleStrattera
60mg capsuleStrattera
80mg capsule
How to take Strattera
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it.
Do not touch a broken or opened capsule. Wash your hands with water if you touch an opened capsule. If this medicine gets in your eyes, rinse them with water and call your doctor right away.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Do not touch a broken or opened capsule. Wash your hands with water if you touch an opened capsule. If this medicine gets in your eyes, rinse them with water and call your doctor right away.
Strattera contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to atomoxetine, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe heart disease, or pheochromocytoma.
Strattera warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver, kidney, heart, or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high or low blood pressure, or problems with urination.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of emotional problems, such as depression. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.
This medicine may cause the following: Liver problemsHeart or blood vessel problemsPainful or prolonged erection of the penisSlowed growth in children
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or doing anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Mood changes, aggressiveness, irritability, depression
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there, believing things that are not true
Seizures or tremors
Thoughts or plans of suicide
Weight changes, slowed growth (children)
Strattera interactions
Do not use this medicine at the same time or within 14 days of taking an MAOI, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Some medicines can affect how atomoxetine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Asthma medicine, such as albuterolDepression medicine, such as fluoxetine, paroxetineDobutamineDopamineHeart rhythm medicine, such as quinidine
This medicine may cause the following: Liver problemsHeart or blood vessel problemsPainful or prolonged erection of the penisSlowed growth in children
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or doing anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Strattera side effects
Serious Side Effects
Weight changes, slowed growth (children)
Fast, pounding, uneven heartbeat
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there, believing things that are not true
Erection of the penis that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours
Thoughts or plans of suicide
Mood changes, aggressiveness, irritability, depression
Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, trouble breathing
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Seizures or tremors
Less Serious Side Effects
Unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or insomnia
Loss of interest in sex, trouble having sex
Dry mouth, constipation, heartburn, stomach pain or upset