Atomoxetine Stada
Atomoxetine Stada helps manage ADHD symptoms by increasing a natural substance called noradrenaline in the brain, which improves attention and reduces impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Atomoxetine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the dose usually starts at 40 mg per day for at least 7 days, then your doctor may increase it to 80-100 mg. For children and adolescents over 6 years, your doctor will determine the dose based on weight, starting low and increasing over time.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water, with or without food. Take once or twice a day, preferably at the same time each day to help you remember. Do not open the capsules, as the contents can irritate the eyes.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea or feeling sick
- •Decreased appetite
- •Sleepiness
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Increased heart rate
- •Dry mouth (adults only)
- •Difficulty falling asleep or sleeping problems (adults only)
- •Irritability and agitation
- •Depression or feeling sad or hopeless
- •Anxiety
- •Tics (sudden movements or sounds)
- •Dilated pupils (large dark part of the eye)
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Abdominal and digestive issues
- •Skin swelling, redness, and itching
- •Rash
- •Listlessness (lack of energy or enthusiasm)
- •Chest pain
- •Fatigue
- •Weight loss
- •Decreased sex drive (adults only)
- •Abnormal or changed taste that does not go away (adults only)
- •Tremor (shaking) (adults only)
- •Tingling and numbness in hands or feet (adults only)
- •Flatulence (gas in stomach) (adults only)
- •Hot flashes (adults only)
- •Increased sweating (adults only)
- •Urination difficulties, such as trouble starting to urinate, frequent need to urinate, or painful urination (adults only)
- •Prostate inflammation (prostatitis) (adults only)
- •Groin pain in men (adults only)
- •Difficulty getting an erection (adults only)
- •Delayed orgasm (adults only)
- •Difficulty maintaining an erection (adults only)
- •Menstrual pain (adults only)
- •Lack of strength or energy (adults only)
- •Chills (adults only)
- •Nervousness (adults only)
- •Thirst (adults only)
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Migraine
- •Blurred vision
- •Abnormal skin sensations (e.g., burning, prickling, itching)
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- •Shortness of breath
- •Itchy skin
- •Restlessness (adults only)
- •Cold hands and feet (adults only)
- •Red, raised, itchy rash (hives) (adults only)
- •Muscle cramps (adults only)
- •Urinary urgency (adults only)
- •Abnormal or absent orgasm (adults only)
- •Abnormal menstruation (adults only)
- •Ejaculation failure (adults only)
- •Liver damage
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to atomoxetine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have used an antidepressant called an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) in the last two weeks, as it can cause serious side effects.
- Do not take this medicine if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye condition with high eye pressure).
- Do not take this medicine if you have a severe heart problem that could worsen if the medicine increases your heart rate or blood pressure.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe brain blood vessel problems, such as a stroke or an aneurysm (a bulging blood vessel).
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- Do not take this medicine if you have a tumor on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of serious liver problems, such as dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, right-sided abdominal pain, unexplained nausea, fatigue, itching, or flu-like symptoms.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as confusion, restlessness, rapid heart rate, or high fever, especially if taking other medicines at the same time.
- Do not open the capsules, as their contents can irritate the eyes. If contents get into eyes, rinse immediately with water and contact a doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide.
- Tell your doctor if you become aggressive, hostile, or violent, or if these symptoms worsen.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you have psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that are not there) or paranoia (believing things that are not true).
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience a prolonged and painful erection.
- Tell your doctor if you have poor blood circulation in your fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon), which causes numbness and paleness.
- Tell your doctor if you experience unusual mood changes or mood swings.