Atomoxetine Accord
Atomoxetine Accord contains atomoxetine and is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose based on your weight. Typically, treatment starts with a low dose for at least 7 days, which is then increased to a usual maintenance dose.
Method
Take capsules whole with water, with or without food, usually once or twice a day (morning and late afternoon/early evening). Do not open or crush capsules. Take at the same time daily.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach ache, indigestion, or gas
- •Feeling sick (nausea) or throwing up (vomiting)
- •Less hungry or not wanting to eat
- •Feeling sleepy, tired, or having low energy
- •Trouble sleeping or waking up early
- •Fast heartbeat or high blood pressure
- •Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless
- •Feeling sad or down (depression)
- •Muscle twitching (tics)
- •Feeling dizzy
- •Dry mouth
- •Strange taste in your mouth
- •Shaking (tremor)
- •Pins and needles or numbness in your hands or feet
- •Hot flashes or sweating a lot
- •Itchy, red, or swollen skin, or a rash
- •Trouble peeing, needing to pee often, or pain when peeing
- •Prostate problems (for men)
- •Pain in the groin area (for men)
- •Trouble getting or keeping an erection (for men)
- •Trouble reaching orgasm or less interest in sex (for men and women)
- •Period pain (for women)
- •Feeling weak or having chills
- •Weight loss
- •Large pupils (dark part of the eye)
- •Constipation
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Migraine headaches
- •Blurred vision
- •Strange feelings on the skin, like burning or tingling
- •Seizures
- •Unusual heartbeat (can be seen on an ECG test)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Hives (itchy red bumps on the skin)
- •Muscle spasms
- •Poor blood flow to fingers and toes, making them numb and pale (Raynaud's)
- •Long-lasting or painful erections
- •Liver damage
- •Chest pain
- •Urgent need to pee
- •Abnormal or no orgasm
- •Irregular periods
- •Trouble ejaculating
- •Groin pain (for boys)
- •Cold fingers and toes
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to atomoxetine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have used an MAO inhibitor (a type of antidepressant) in the last 2 weeks, as this can cause serious side effects. Wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before starting this medicine.
- Do not take if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition with high pressure in the eye).
- Do not take if you have severe heart problems, as this medicine can affect heart rate and blood pressure.
- Do not take if you have severe problems with blood vessels in your brain, such as a stroke or aneurysm.
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- Do not take if you have a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Tell your doctor if you have thoughts of harming yourself or attempting suicide.
- Tell your doctor if you experience psychotic symptoms (like hearing voices or seeing things that aren't real) or mania (feeling overly excited or restless).
- Tell your doctor if you feel aggressive, hostile, or become violent.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, as this medicine can increase the risk of seizures.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome, such as confusion, restlessness, muscle stiffness, or fast heartbeat.
- Do not open capsules, as the contents can irritate your eyes. If capsule content gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and contact a healthcare professional. Wash your hands thoroughly.