Atomoxetin Orion
Atomoxetin Orion is a medicine used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children (6+), teenagers, and adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will set your dose based on your weight. For children and teens under 70 kg, start with 0.5 mg/kg daily for at least 7 days, then usually increase to 1.2 mg/kg daily. For those over 70 kg and adults, start with 40 mg daily for at least 7 days, then usually increase to 80-100 mg daily.
Method
Take this medicine once or twice a day, usually in the morning and late afternoon/early evening. Swallow the capsules whole with water, with or without food. Do not open or empty the capsules. Take your medicine at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach ache
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Decreased appetite
- •Drowsiness
- •High blood pressure
- •Increased heart rate
- •Irritability or agitation
- •Sleep problems (including waking up too early)
- •Depression
- •Feeling sad or hopeless
- •Anxiety
- •Tics (sudden, repetitive movements or sounds)
- •Dilated pupils (large dark center of the eye)
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Digestive problems
- •Skin swelling, redness, and itching
- •Rash
- •Lethargy (feeling sluggish or weak)
- •Chest pain
- •Fatigue
- •Weight loss
- •Dry mouth (adults only)
- •Abnormal or changed taste that doesn't go away (adults only)
- •Tremor (adults only)
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet (adults only)
- •Flatulence (adults only)
- •Hot flashes or flushing (adults only)
- •Increased sweating (adults only)
- •Urination problems (e.g., difficulty starting, frequent, or painful urination) (adults only)
- •Prostate inflammation (adults only)
- •Groin pain in men (adults only)
- •Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection (adults only)
- •Delayed orgasm (adults only)
- •Menstrual cramps (adults only)
- •Chills (adults only)
- •Nervousness (adults only)
- •Thirst (adults only)
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Migraine
- •Blurred vision
- •Abnormal skin sensations (e.g., burning, tingling, itching)
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Abnormal heart rhythm (prolonged QT interval)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cold fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon)
- •Red, raised, itchy rash (hives) (adults only)
- •Muscle spasms (adults only)
- •Urgent need to urinate (adults only)
- •Abnormal or absent orgasm (adults only)
- •Irregular periods (adults only)
- •Failed ejaculation (adults only)
- •Liver damage
- •Urination problems, such as difficulty starting, frequent, and painful urination (children and adolescents only)
- •Prolonged, painful erections
- •Groin pain in boys (children and adolescents only)
- •Involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism)
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 MAO inhibitor (MAOI) in the last two weeks, as it can cause serious or life-threatening reactions. Do not start MAOIs for at least 14 days after stopping this medicine.
- Do not take if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition with high eye pressure).
- Do not take if you have a severe heart problem that could worsen with increased heart rate or blood pressure.
- Do not take if you have severe brain blood vessel problems, such as a stroke or an aneurysm.
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- Do not take if you have a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Tell your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide.
- Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition (including heart defects) or extra heartbeats.
- Tell your doctor if you have high or low blood pressure, or sudden changes in blood pressure or heart rate.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of cardiovascular disease or stroke.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have psychotic symptoms like hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real), delusions, or paranoia.
- Tell your doctor if you have mania (feeling overly happy or excited) or agitation.
- Tell your doctor if you have aggressive or hostile feelings.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you have unusual mood swings or uncontrollable body twitches or repeated sounds/words (tics).