Atomoxetin Orion
Atomoxetin Orion helps manage symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), such as improving focus and reducing restlessness.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your exact dose based on your weight and needs, starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing it.
Method
Take capsules whole with water, once or twice daily, with or without food. Do not open or empty the capsules. Try to take it at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose prescribed by your doctor is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach ache
- •Decreased appetite
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Sleep problems (drowsiness, difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking too early)
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Increased heart rate
- •Dry mouth
- •Irritability or agitation
- •Depression, feeling sad or hopeless
- •Anxiety
- •Tics (involuntary movements or sounds)
- •Dilated pupils (large black center of the eye)
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion or stomach upset
- •Skin swelling, redness, itching, or rash
- •Fatigue or tiredness
- •Weight loss
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Abnormal or changed taste
- •Tremors or shaking
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- •Hot flashes
- •Increased sweating
- •Problems with urination (e.g., difficulty starting, frequent urge, pain during urination, prostate inflammation)
- •Problems with erection, ejaculation, or orgasm
- •Menstrual pain
- •Feeling weak or sluggish
- •Chills
- •Feeling thirsty
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Migraine
- •Blurred vision
- •Abnormal skin sensations (burning, tingling, itching)
- •Seizures
- •Abnormal heart rhythm or fast heartbeat
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cold fingers and toes
- •Muscle cramps or twitching
- •Abnormal or absent orgasm
- •Irregular periods
- •Ejaculation failure
- •Raynaud's phenomenon (numbness and whitening of fingers and toes due to poor circulation)
- •Prolonged, painful erection
- •Groin pain in males
- •Involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism)
- •Liver damage
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to atomoxetine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have used an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) antidepressant in the last two weeks, or if you plan to start an MAOI within 14 days of stopping Atomoxetin Orion.
- Do not take if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition with high pressure in the eye).
- Do not take if you have severe heart problems that could worsen with increased heart rate or blood pressure.
- Do not take if you have serious blood vessel problems in your brain, such as a stroke, aneurysm, or narrowed blood vessels.
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- Do not take if you have a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had thoughts about harming yourself or trying to end your life.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have heart problems (including heart defects) or irregular heartbeats, as this medicine can increase heart rate.
- Tell your doctor if you have high or low blood pressure, or sudden changes in blood pressure or heart rate.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Tell your doctor if you have psychotic symptoms like hearing voices, seeing things that aren't there, or feeling paranoid.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have experienced mania (feeling overly excited or energetic) or agitation.
- Inform your doctor if you have feelings of aggression, hostility, or anger.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or have had seizures, as this medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
- Inform your doctor if you have mood swings, feel very sad, or have tics (repeated body movements or sounds).