atomoxetine

Pronunciation: AT oh mox e teen

Brand: Strattera

Strattera

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with Lilly 3227, 10 mg

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Strattera

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with Lilly 3228, 25 mg

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Strattera

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with Lilly 3229, 40 mg

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Strattera

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18 mg, capsule, gold/white, imprinted with Lilly 3238, 18 mg

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Strattera

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with Lilly 3239, 60 mg

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Strattera

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with Lilly 3250, 80 mg

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Strattera

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100 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with Lilly 3251, 100 mg

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with TEVA 7590

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 265/10

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with TEVA 7590

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, AM10

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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10 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 265/10

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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100 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with TEVA 7589

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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100 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with 271/100

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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100 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with TEVA 7589

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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100 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with APO, AM100

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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100 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with 271/100

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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18 mg, capsule, yellow/white, imprinted with TEVA 7591

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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18 mg, capsule, yellow/white, imprinted with 266/18

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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18 mg, capsule, yellow/white, imprinted with TEVA 7591

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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18 mg, capsule, white/yellow, imprinted with APO, AM18

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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18 mg, capsule, yellow/white, imprinted with 266/18

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with TEVA 7592

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with 267/25

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with TEVA 7592

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with APO, AM25

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with 267/25

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with TEVA 7593

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with 268/40

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with TEVA 7593

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with APO, AM40

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with 268/40

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with TEVA 7594

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with 269/60

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with TEVA 7594

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with APO, AM60

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with 269/60

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with TEVA 7588

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with 270/80

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with TEVA 7588

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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80 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with APO, AM80

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with 270/80

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Strattera

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18 mg, capsule, gold/white, imprinted with Lilly 3238, 18 mg

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Strattera

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25 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with Lilly 3228, 25 mg

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Strattera

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with Lilly 3229, 40 mg

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Strattera

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60 mg, capsule, blue/yellow, imprinted with Lilly 3239, 60 mg

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Strattera

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80 mg, capsule, brown/white, imprinted with Lilly 3250, 80 mg

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Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

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40 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with RDY, 521

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What is the most important information I should know about atomoxetine?

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking atomoxetine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Atomoxetine may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.

Atomoxetine has caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.

What is atomoxetine?

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

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

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking atomoxetine?

Do not use atomoxetine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use atomoxetine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • severe heart or blood vessel problems;
  • narrow-angle glaucoma; or
  • pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).

Atomoxetine has caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people. Tell your doctor if you have:

  • heart problems or a congenital heart defect;
  • high blood pressure; or
  • a family history of heart disease or sudden death.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • depression, mental illness, bipolar disorder, psychosis;
  • suicidal thoughts or actions;
  • low blood pressure; or
  • liver disease.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking atomoxetine. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of atomoxetine on the baby.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Atomoxetine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

How should I take atomoxetine?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take the medicine at the same time each day, with a full glass of water.

Atomoxetine is usually taken once daily in the morning, or two times per day in the morning and late afternoon. Follow your doctor's instructions.

You may take atomoxetine with or without food.

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the capsules.

Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Your blood, heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight may also need to be checked often.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness, stomach problems, tremors, or unusual behavior.

What should I avoid while taking atomoxetine?

Avoid using or handling an open or broken capsule. If the powder from inside the capsule gets in your eyes, rinse them with water right away and call your doctor.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

What are the possible side effects of atomoxetine?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Atomoxetine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • signs of heart problems --chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
  • signs of psychosis --hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), new behavior problems, aggression, hostility, paranoia;
  • liver problems --stomach pain (upper right side), itching, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • painful or difficult urination; or
  • erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours (this is a rare side effect).

Common side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;
  • dry mouth, loss of appetite;
  • mood changes, feeling tired;
  • dizziness;
  • urination problems; or
  • impotence, trouble having an erection.

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

What other drugs will affect atomoxetine?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

  • an antidepressant;
  • asthma medication;
  • blood pressure medicine; or
  • a cold or allergy medicine that contains a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect atomoxetine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about atomoxetine.

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