Side effects
The most common side effects associated with Strattera are:
- constipation
- coughing
- decreased appetite
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- fatigue
- headache
- increased sweating
- indigestion
- nausea
- stomach upset
- tiredness
- vomiting
Less common side effects include:
- allergic reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash)
- chest pain
- dark urine
- sexual disorders (e.g., impotence, ejaculation problems)
- fainting
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fever, chills, or sore throat
- hallucinations
- menstrual cycle changes
- mental or mood changes (e.g., agitation, anxiety, depression, irritability, persistent crying, unusual sadness)
- new or worsening behavior changes (e.g., aggression, hostility, restlessness)
- numbness or tingling
- one-sided weakness
- pale stools
- persistent fatigue or tiredness
- prolonged or painful erection
- seizure
- severe or persistent headache
- stomach pain or tenderness
- suicidal thoughts or attempts
- trouble sleeping
- trouble urinating
- unusual vision or speech changes
- unusually cold or blue fingers or toes
- yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects occurrence does not only depend on the medication you are taking, but also on your overall health and other factors.
Contra-indications
Do not take Strattera if you are allergic to any of Strattera’s components.
Do not take Strattera if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or if you are a nursing mother.
Do not take Strattera if you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (e.g., phenelzine) within the last 14 days.
Do not take Strattera if you have certain heart problems (e.g., heart defect, heart failure), certain types of irregular heartbeat, severe blood vessel problems, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
Children and teenagers who take Strattera may be at increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.
Adults may also be affected. The risk may be greater in patients who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past. The risk may also be greater in patients who have had bipolar (manic-depression) illness, or if their family members have had it. Watch patients who take Strattera closely.
Do not open the capsules or take them apart. Wash your hands immediately after using Strattera. Do not get Strattera in your eye as it may cause irritation. If you get Strattera in your eyes or nose, rinse at once with cool water.
Lab tests, including heart rate, blood pressure, and liver function, may be performed while you use Strattera.
Use Strattera with caution in the elderly. They may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness.
Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in children and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they take Strattera.
Strattera should be used with extreme caution in children younger than 6 years old. Safety and effectiveness in these children has not been confirmed.
Sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Strattera.
Avoid driving or operating machinery, as atomoxetine can cause sleepiness or dizziness.
Do not stop taking Strattera suddenly.
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