ATOMOXETINE

(AT oh mox e teen) Brand: Strattera

What is the most significant information I must know about atomoxetine?

• Do not use atomoxetine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the recent 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

• You must not use atomoxetine if you are allergic to it, or if you have glaucoma or pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).

• Some ADHD medicines have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Speak your doctor if you have any heart problems.

• You may have suicidal thoughts or behavior while taking atomoxetine. Watch for symptoms of depression, unusual behavior, or thoughts of hurting yourself. Your doctor may need to check you at regular visits while you are taking this medication.

• In addition to you watching for changes in your mood or behavior, your family or caregivers must be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

• Do not use an open or broken capsule. If the medication from internal the capsule gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and call your doctor.

Atomoxetine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What is atomoxetine?

Atomoxetine affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity mess (ADHD).

Atomoxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking atomoxetine?

• You must not use atomoxetine if you are allergic to it, or if you have glaucoma or pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).

• Do not use atomoxetine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the recent 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

• Some ADHD medicines have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects.

• To create certain you can safely take atomoxetine, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· a congenital heart defect;

· heart malady, a heart rhythm mess, or last heart attack;

· coronary artery disease;

· a history of stroke, blood clots, or heart attack;

· tall or low blood pressure;

· liver disease;

· problems with urination;

· a private or family history of mental diseases, psychotic mess, bipolar diseases, depression, or suicide attempt; or

· if anyone in your family has died suddenly from a heart problem.

• You may have suicidal thoughts or behavior while taking atomoxetine. Watch for symptoms of depression, unusual behavior, or thoughts of hurting yourself. Your doctor may need to check you at regular visits while you are taking this medication.

• In addition to you watching for changes in your mood or behavior, your family or caregivers must be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether atomoxetine is deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• It is not known whether atomoxetine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Atomoxetine is not meant for long-term use. Because ADHD may be a long-term condition, especially in children and young adults, your doctor may recommend other ADHD medicine after you stop taking atomoxetine.

• Long-term use of atomoxetine can slow a child's growth. Speak your doctor if the baby using this medicine is not growing or gaining weight properly.

• Do not give atomoxetine to a baby younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take atomoxetine?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take this medication with a full glass of water.

Atomoxetine is generally taken once daily, but it may be taken in the morning and late afternoon. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• It is significant to use atomoxetine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely.

• Do not use a capsule that has been opened or accidentally broken. The medication from internal the capsule can be dangerous if it gets in your eyes. If you should handle a broken capsule, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to safely handle and dispose of the tablet.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, agitation, hyperactivity, unusual behavior, stomach problems, blurred vision, dry mouth, and quick heartbeat.

What must I avoid while taking atomoxetine?

• Avoid using or handling an open or broken capsule. If the medication from internal the capsule gets in your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water and call your doctor.

Atomoxetine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What are the possible side effects of atomoxetine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop taking atomoxetine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· chest pain, shortness of breath, quick or uneven heartbeats;

· feeling like you might pass out;

· unusual thoughts or behavior, aggression, hallucinations (seeing things that are not there);

· nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· heighten blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, seizure);

· urinating smaller than normal or not at all; or

· numbness, burning pain, or tingly feeling.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· feeling irritable;

· feeling dizzy or drowsy;

· constipation;

· cough, dry mouth;

· skin rash or itching;

· sleep problems (insomnia);

· heighten menstrual cramps; or

· impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect atomoxetine?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin);

· amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone);

· bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban);

· celecoxib (Celebrex);

· cimetidine (Tagamet);

· doxorubicin (Adriamycin);

· methadone (Dolophine, Methadose);

· metoclopramide (Reglan);

· quinidine (Quin-G);

· ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra);

· ranitidine (Zantac);

· terbinafine (Lamisil);

· an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil); escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft); or

· antihistamines or sleep medication such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Unisom, and others) or chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton and others).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with atomoxetine. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about atomoxetine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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