Atomoxetine Benefits & Uses

Atomoxetine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

ADHD

Atomoxetine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: ADHD Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: This dose is only for 6 -12 years age group

Atomoxetine Related Warnings

Is the use of Atomoxetine safe for pregnant women?

Atomoxetine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Atomoxetine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Atomoxetine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Atomoxetine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Atomoxetine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Atomoxetine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Atomoxetine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Atomoxetine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Atomoxetine on the Heart?

Atomoxetine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Atomoxetine with Other Drugs

Atomoxetine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Fluoxetine

Moderate

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Atomoxetine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atomoxetine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Heart Failure
Bipolar Disorder
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Atomoxetine

Is this Atomoxetine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Atomoxetine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atomoxetine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Atomoxetine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Atomoxetine works for mental disorders.

Yes

Atomoxetine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atomoxetine

You can take Atomoxetine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atomoxetine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Atomoxetine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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