{"id":23781,"date":"2022-08-06T08:25:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T08:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23781"},"modified":"2022-08-10T06:50:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T06:50:11","slug":"strattera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/strattera\/","title":{"rendered":"Strattera &#8211; Atomoxetine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mg&nbsp;hard capsules<br>Atomoxetine<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Strattera is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strattera contains atomoxetine and is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;).&nbsp;It is used<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>in children from the age of 6<\/li><li>in young people<\/li><li>in adults<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is only used as part of a complete treatment program for the disorder that also includes treatment that does not involve drugs, such as talking and behavioral therapy.&nbsp;The medicine is not for the treatment of&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;in children under 6 years of age because it is not known whether the treatment works or is safe for these people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In adults, Strattera is used to treat&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;when the symptoms are very troublesome and affect your work or social life, and when you had symptoms of the disorder as a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does it work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strattera increases the amount of\u00a0norepinephrine\u00a0in the brain.\u00a0Noradrenaline\u00a0is a naturally occurring signaling substance that increases attention and reduces impulsivity and hyperactivity in patients with\u00a0ADHD.\u00a0Strattera helps control\u00a0ADHD\u00a0symptoms.\u00a0This drug is not a central stimulant and is therefore not addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a few weeks after you start taking the medicine for the medicine to reach its full effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About&nbsp;ADHD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and young people with&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;feel that it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficult to sit still and<\/li><li>difficult to concentrate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not their fault that they cannot do this.\u00a0Many children and young people have difficulty with these things, but ADHD\u00a0this can create problems in everyday life.\u00a0Children and young people with\u00a0ADHD\u00a0may have difficulties with learning and doing homework.\u00a0They find it difficult to behave at home, at school, or in other people&#8217;s places.\u00a0ADHD\u00a0does not affect the intelligence of children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults with&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;have difficulty with the same things that children experience as difficult, but this may mean that they have problems with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>work<\/li><li>relationships<\/li><li>low self-esteem<\/li><li>training<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do NOT take Strattera if you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>are allergic to atomoxetine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>in the last 14 days have taken a medicine that belongs to the group of\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAO inhibitors\u00a0).\u00a0MAO inhibitors\u00a0are used, among other things, to treat depression and other mental problems.\u00a0Taking Strattera and an\u00a0MAOI\u00a0at the same time can cause serious\u00a0or life-threatening\u00a0side effects.\u00a0At least 14 days must have passed after stopping treatment with Strattera before you can start taking an\u00a0MAOI.<\/li><li>have an eye disease called\u00a0narrow-angle\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(increased pressure inside the eye)?<\/li><li>have serious problems with the heart, which may be affected by an increase in heart rate and\/or\u00a0blood pressure, as this may be an effect of Strattera.<\/li><li>have serious problems with the blood vessels in the brain &#8211; such as a\u00a0stroke, swelling, and weakening of part of a blood vessel (\u00a0aneurysm\u00a0), or narrowing or blockage of blood vessels.<\/li><li>have a\u00a0tumor\u00a0in the adrenal gland (\u00a0phaeochromocytoma\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Strattera if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Strattera.&nbsp;This is because Strattera can make these problems worse.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both adults and children should be aware of the following warnings and precautions.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Strattera if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thoughts about taking your own life or trying to take your own life.<\/li><li>heart problems (including heart failure) or increased heart rate.\u00a0Strattera may increase your heart rate (\u00a0pulse\u00a0).\u00a0Sudden death has been reported in patients with heart defects.<\/li><li>high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Strattera can cause increased\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>low\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Strattera can cause dizziness or fainting in people with low\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>problems with sudden changes in\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et or heart rate.<\/li><li>cardiovascular disease or have had a\u00a0stroke.<\/li><li>liver problems.\u00a0You may then need a lower\u00a0dose.<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms include hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that aren&#8217;t there), believing things that aren&#8217;t true, or being suspicious.<\/li><li>mania (feeling elated and excited, causing unusual behavior) and\u00a0agitation\u00a0(a feeling of being both physically restless and mentally excited).<\/li><li>aggressive feelings<\/li><li>unfriendly and angry (hostile) feelings.<\/li><li>epilepsy\u00a0or have had seizures for any other reason.\u00a0Strattera may increase the risk of seizures.<\/li><li>different mood than usual (mood swings) or feeling very unhappy.<\/li><li>hard-to-control repeated jerks in any part of the body or repeating sounds and words.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you before starting treatment.&nbsp;This is because Strattera can make these problems worse.&nbsp;Your doctor will want to monitor how the medicine affects you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tests your doctor will do before you start taking Strattera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests are to determine if Strattera is the right medicine for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will measure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>your&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and heart rate (&nbsp;pulse&nbsp;) before and while you take Strattera<\/li><li>your height and weight if you are a child or teenager while taking Strattera<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will talk to you about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other medicines you are taking<\/li><li>if there is someone in the family who died a sudden unexplained death<\/li><li>other medical problems (such as heart problems) that you or someone in your family has<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must provide as much information as you can.\u00a0This will help your doctor decide if Strattera is the right medicine for you.\u00a0Your doctor may decide that other medical checks are necessary before you start taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including both prescription and over-the-counter medicines.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if you can take Strattera with other medicines and in some cases, your doctor may need to adjust your\u00a0dose\u00a0or increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0much more slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Strattera with medicines belonging to the group of&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(monoamine oxidase inhibitors) used for depression.&nbsp;See section 2. Do not take \u201cStrattera\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take other medicines, Strattera can affect how well they work or cause\u00a0side effects.\u00a0If you are taking any of the following medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Strattera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs that increase\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et or are used to control\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et<\/li><li>medicines such as anti-depressants eg imipramine,\u00a0venlafaxine, mirtazapine,\u00a0fluoxetine,\u00a0and\u00a0paroxetine<\/li><li>certain cough and cold remedies that contain drugs that can affect\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0It is important to check with a pharmacist when receiving these products<\/li><li>certain medicines used to treat mental disorders<\/li><li>medicines that are known to increase the risk of seizures<\/li><li>some medicines can cause Strattera to stay in the body longer than normal (such as\u00a0quinidine\u00a0and terbinafine)<\/li><li>salbutamol\u00a0(an\u00a0asthma\u00a0medicine ) can make your heart feel like it is racing when taken by mouth or as an\u00a0injection, but this will not make your\u00a0asthma worse<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicines below may lead to an increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms when taken with Strattera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders<\/li><li>medicines that change the concentration of salts in the blood<\/li><li>drugs to prevent and treat&nbsp;malaria<\/li><li>certain&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;(such as erythromycin and moxifloxacin)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the medicines you are taking are included in the list above, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Strattera.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether this medicine affects the unborn baby or passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy without first consulting your doctor.<\/li><li>You should either stop taking this medicine or avoid breastfeeding while you are being treated with Strattera.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>are pregnant or breastfeeding<\/li><li>think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby<\/li><li>planning to breastfeed your baby<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel tired or sleepy after taking Strattera.&nbsp;Do not drive or use tools or machines until you know how Strattera affects you.&nbsp;If you feel tired or sleepy, you should not drive or use tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0The description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information about the contents of the capsules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not open the capsules as the contents of the capsule may irritate the eyes.&nbsp;If the contents of a capsule come into contact with the eyes, the affected eye should be immediately flushed with water, and medical advice sought.&nbsp;Hands and other parts of the body that may have come into contact with the capsule contents should be washed off as soon as possible.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one is usually taken once or twice daily (in the morning and late afternoon\/early evening)<\/li><li>Children should be helped by an adult to take this medicine.<\/li><li>If you take Strattera once a day and become tired or nauseous, your doctor may change your&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;to Strattera twice a day.<\/li><li>The capsules should be swallowed whole, with or without food.<\/li><li>The capsules must not be opened and the contents of the capsule must not be taken out and ingested in any other way.<\/li><li>It is easier to remember to take the medicine if you take it at the same time every day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a child or teenager (age 6 or older):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how much Strattera to take, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is calculated according to your body weight.&nbsp;He\/she will normally ask you to start with a low&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and then increase the amount of Strattera you take according to your body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Body weight up to 70 kg: an initial total daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 0.5 mg per kg body weight for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one should be increased up to the daily maintenance dose of approximately 1.2 mg per kg of body weight.<\/li><li>Body weight over 70 kg: an initial total daily dose of 40 mg for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one should be increased up to the daily maintenance dose of 80 mg.&nbsp;The maximum daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that your doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;is 100 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Treatment with Strattera should be initiated with a total daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 40 mg for at least 7 days.&nbsp;Your doctor may then decide that the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be increased up to the daily maintenance dose of 80 mg -100 mg.&nbsp;The maximum daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that your doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;is 100 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have problems with your liver, your doctor may choose to\u00a0prescribe\u00a0a lower\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0Tell me how many capsules you have taken.\u00a0The most common symptoms of overdose are stomach\/intestinal symptoms, sleepiness, dizziness, tremors, and abnormal behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have forgotten a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember, but do not exceed the total daily\u00a0dose of\u00a0one in 24 hours.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking Strattera, there are usually no\u00a0side effects, but your\u00a0ADHD\u00a0symptoms may return.\u00a0You should talk to your doctor before stopping your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actions your doctor will take when you are treated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your doctor will carry out certain checks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>before you start \u2013 make sure Strattera is safe and will help you.<\/li><li>when you started &#8211; they will be carried out at least every 6 months, probably more often.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also be carried out in case of a change of&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.&nbsp;These controls include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Measurement of height and weight in children and adolescents<\/li><li>Measurement of&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and&nbsp;pulse<\/li><li>Pay attention if you have any problems or&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that got worse while taking Strattera.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strattera does not need to be taken forever.&nbsp;If you take Strattera for more than a year, your doctor will review your treatment to assess whether the medicine is still needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0Although some people experience\u00a0side effects, the vast majority find that Strattera helps them.\u00a0Your doctor will talk to you about the\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;<strong>If you experience any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;below, see a doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a feeling of or having a very fast\u00a0pulse, abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><li>thoughts about taking their own life or wanting to take their own life<\/li><li>feel aggressive<\/li><li>feeling unfriendly and angry (hostile)<\/li><li>mood swings or changes in mood<\/li><li>severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with symptoms of<ul><li>swelling of the face and neck<\/li><li>difficulty breathing<\/li><li>hives\u00a0(small raised, itchy spots on the skin)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that aren&#8217;t there), believing things that aren&#8217;t true, or being suspicious<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people under the age of 18 have an increased risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>suicidal thoughts or wanting to take their own life (may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/li><li>mood swings or changes in mood (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults have a reduced risk<\/strong>\u00a0(which may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)\u00a0<strong>of\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cramps<\/li><li>psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that aren&#8217;t there), believing things that aren&#8217;t true, or being suspicious<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare cases<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>liver damage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should stop taking Strattera and contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dark colored urine<\/li><li>yellow skin or yellow eyes<\/li><li>stomach pain and tenderness when you press on the right side just below the ribs<\/li><li>unexplained nausea<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>flu-like symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other reported\u00a0side effects\u00a0include the following.\u00a0If they become severe, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE over the age of 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ADULTS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>headache stomach ache decreased appetite (no feelings of hunger)nausea or vomitingsomnolenceelevated\u00a0blood pressure increased heart rate (\u00a0pulse\u00a0)<br>These\u00a0side effects\u00a0can disappear after a while in most patients.<\/td><td>nausea dry mouthheadachedecreased appetite (no feelings of hunger)difficulty falling asleep, sleeping, and waking up early elevated\u00a0blood pressure increased heart rate (\u00a0pulse\u00a0)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE over the age of 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ADULTS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>to be easily irritated sleep problems, early awakeningDepressionfeeling sad or hopeless feeling anxiousticslarge\u00a0pupils\u00a0(the dark part in the center of the eye)dizziness-constipation loss of appetite digestive disordersswollen, red and itchy skin rash feeling lethargic (state of listlessness)chest pain fatigue weight loss<\/td><td>feel irritateddecreased interest in sex sleep disordersDepressionfeeling sad or hopeless feeling anxiousdizzinessabnormal taste or taste in the mouth that does not want to go awaytremorstingling or numbness in the hands or feel sleepiness, drowsiness, fatigue-constipation stomach acheindigestiongas in the stomachvomitinghot flashes or\u00a0rednessfeeling of or having a very fast\u00a0pulseswollen, red and itchy skin increased sweatingrashdifficulty urinating, pain when urinating prostate inflammationgroin pain in an inability to get\u00a0an erection delayed orgasm difficulty maintaining\u00a0an erectioncramping during menstruationfeeling of weaknessfatiguefeeling lethargic (state of listlessness)overindulgefeel irritated, shaky feel thirsty weight loss<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE over the age of 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ADULTS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>to fainttremorsmigraineblurred vision abnormal sensations in the skin such as burning, tingling,\u00a0itching\u00a0or crawling tingling or numbness in the hands or feetconvulsions (seizures)a feeling of or having very fast heartbeats (\u00a0QT\u00a0prolongation)respiratory distress increased sweatingitchy skin feeling of weakness<\/td><td>restlessnessticsto faintmigraineblurred vision abnormal heart rhythm (\u00a0QT\u00a0prolongation)coldness in fingers and toes chest pain respiratory distressswollen, red and itchy skin (rash)muscle twitchingfrequent urge to urinate abnormal or absent orgasmirregular menstruationinability to ejaculate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE over the age of 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ADULTS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>poor blood circulation causing toes and fingers to become numb and pale (Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon)problems with going to the toilet such as having to urinate often or difficulty urinating, pain when urinatingprolonged and\u00a0painful\u00a0erections grown pain in boys<\/td><td>poor blood circulation causing toes and fingers to become numb and pale (Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon)prolonged and&nbsp;painful&nbsp;erections<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effect on growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children may experience a decrease in growth (weight and height) at the start of treatment with Strattera.&nbsp;However, it has been seen that with long-term treatment the child then returns to the normal weight and height for children of the same age.&nbsp;Your doctor will monitor your child&#8217;s height and weight continuously.&nbsp;If your child is not growing or gaining weight as expected, the doctor may change the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;or temporarily stop treatment with Strattera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Strattera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the box after Issue.\u00a0dat.\u00a0and pressure packaging according to Exp.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to deal with medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging contents and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Strattera 10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mg hard capsules contain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is atomoxetine hydrochloride.\u00a0Each hard capsule contains atomoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, or 100 mg of atomoxetine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Other ingredients are pregelatinized&nbsp;starch&nbsp;and dimethicone.<\/li><li>The capsule shell contains sodium lauryl sulfate and gelatin.&nbsp;Dyes in the capsule shell are:<\/li><li>yellow iron oxide E172 (18 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg and 100 mg)<\/li><li>titanium dioxide E171 (10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg and 100 mg)<\/li><li>indigo carmine E132 (25 mg, 40 mg and 60 mg)<\/li><li>red iron oxide E172 (80 mg and 100 mg).<\/li><li>Edible black ink (containing shellac and black iron oxide E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule, hard 10 mg (white, marked Lilly 3227\/10 mg, approximately 15.5-16.1 mm long)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule, hard 18 mg (gold-colored\/white, marked Lilly 3238\/18 mg, approximately 15.5-16.1 mm long)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule, hard 25 mg (blue\/white, marked Lilly 3228\/25 mg, approximately 15.5-16.1 mm long)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule, hard 40 mg (blue, 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