ADHD » Atomoxetine (at oh mox e teen) hydrochloride

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

The last dose of straterra should be taken before 6pm. Consult your doctor for more information.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

hives/itching
stomach pain/tenderness
suicidal thoughts
vomiting
weight loss
yellowing of the skin or in the whites of your eyes
irregular heart rhythm
dark-coloured urine
difficulty breathing
difficulty urinating
extreme tiredness / fatigue / body aches / muscle aches / chills
increased blood pressure
skin rash
other new and unusual behaviour changes
mood changes(agitation/irritability/excessive crying)
chest pain

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

alcohol
amphetamines
atropine
breathing medications(like albuterol/formoterol/salmeterol/
cimetidine)
certain heart medications
cold medications
decongestants
depression, anxiety or other mood problems medications
ephedra, Ma huang/ephedrine
furazolidone
HIV infection/AIDS medications
linezolid
MAOIs
procarbazine
scopolamine
selegiline
thioridazine
weight loss medications

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Atomoxetine is used in the treatment of ADHD.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

dehydration
glaucoma
high/low blood pressure
irregular heartbeat
liver disease
mania/bipolar disorder
other cardiac disease
prostate enlargement
recent weight loss
seizures
stroke
suicidal thoughts
trouble urinating