Atomoxetin Orion
Atomoxetin Orion is a medicine containing atomoxetine, used to help manage Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
60 mg
Active Ingredient
Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your weight. You usually start with a low dose, which is slowly increased.
Method
Take the capsules 1-2 times a day, whole with water, with or without food. Do not open 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 pain
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Decreased appetite
- •Sleepiness or trouble sleeping (falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early)
- •Increased heart rate (fast pulse)
- •High blood pressure
- •Dry mouth
- •Irritability or agitation
- •Depression
- •Feeling sad or hopeless
- •Anxiety
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Rash or itchy skin
- •Tiredness or lack of energy
- •Weight loss
- •Tics (sudden, uncontrolled movements or sounds)
- •Dilated pupils (large dark center of the eye)
- •Digestive issues or flatulence
- •Chest pain
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Abnormal or changed taste that does not go away
- •Tremors (shaking)
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- •Hot flashes or flushing
- •Increased sweating
- •Urination problems (difficulty starting, frequent urge, or pain)
- •Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)
- •Groin pain in men
- •Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, or delayed orgasm
- •Menstrual cramps
- •Chills
- •Feeling thirsty
RARE
- •Feeling aggressive, hostile, or angry
- •Mood swings or changes
- •Severe allergic reaction (e.g., swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing, hives)
- •Seizures
- •Psychotic symptoms (e.g., hearing or seeing things that aren't real, false beliefs)
- •Liver damage symptoms (e.g., dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, tenderness/pain on right side of abdomen, unexplained nausea, tiredness, itching, flu-like feeling)
- •Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide
- •Fainting
- •Migraine
- •Blurred vision
- •Abnormal skin sensations (e.g., burning, tingling, itching)
- •Cold fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon)
- •Difficulty holding or passing urine, frequent urge to urinate, or painful urination
- •Prolonged, painful erection
- •Involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism)
- •Restlessness
- •Abnormal heart rhythm (prolonged QT interval)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Difficulty holding urine
- •Abnormal or absent orgasm
- •Irregular periods
- •Ejaculation failure
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to atomoxetine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have used MAO inhibitors (a type of antidepressant) in the last two weeks.
- Do not take this medicine if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (high pressure in your eye).
- Do not take this medicine if you have a serious heart problem that could get worse with an increased heart rate or blood pressure.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe brain blood vessel problems, like a stroke or a bulge in a blood vessel (aneurysm).
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- Do not take this medicine if you have a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Tell your doctor if you have had thoughts of harming yourself or trying to take your own life.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems (including heart defects) or a fast heartbeat, as this medicine can speed up your heart rate.
- Tell your doctor if you have high or low blood pressure, or problems with sudden changes in your blood pressure or heart rate.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as your dose might need to be lowered.
- Tell your doctor if you have psychotic symptoms, like hearing or seeing things that aren't real, or unusual beliefs.
- Tell your doctor if you have mania (feeling unusually happy or over-excited) or feel agitated.
- Tell your doctor if you feel aggressive, hostile, or angry.
- Tell your doctor if you have had epilepsy or seizures, as this medicine can increase your risk.
- Tell your doctor if you have mood swings or feel very sad.
- Tell your doctor if you have hard-to-control, repeated twitches or sounds (tics).
- Serotonin syndrome can be a life-threatening condition if taken with other medicines. Get immediate medical help if you experience confusion, restlessness, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, or diarrhea.
- Do not open the capsules, as the contents can irritate your eyes. If the contents get into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor. Wash your hands after touching the capsule contents.