Atomoxetine is the first non-stimulant medication FDA-approved for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Atomexetine is not a stimulant but a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Norepinephrine plays a key role in ADD, ADHD and depression.



WARNING !!!

Children and teenagers with ADHD who take atomoxetine are more likely to think about killing themselves than children and teenagers with ADHD who do not take atomoxetine.

Watch your childs behavior very carefully if he/she is taking atomoxetine especially any time his or her dose is increased or decreased.
Call your child's doctor right away if any changes in your child's behaviour seem sudden or unusual.
Your child's doctor may also want to speak with you or your child by telephone from time to time. Keep all appointments for office visits or telephone conversations with his or her doctor.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Talk to your doctor about the risks of giving atomoxetine to your child.

Use ONLY as prescribed by physician.

Common Atomoxetine side effects include (but not limited to):
Problems sleeping/Insomnia
Dry mouth
Decreased appetite
Weight loss
Upset stomach
Constipation
Nausea and/or vomiting
Dizziness
Tiredness
Mood swings
Ear infection
Influenza
Irritability

Sexual side effects (in adults studied):
Decreased libido
Ejaculatory problems
Impotence
Urination problems.
Painful menstrual periods

The following rare side effects have also been reported:
Atomoxetine can cause potentially serious allergic reactions
Atomoxetine can increase heart rate and blood pressure.
Atomoxetine can also worsen the conditions of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Tell your physician about any medication you are currently using, including over the counter products.
Inform your physician if you are using:
Albuterol (e.g., Ventolin)—May increase your heart rate and your blood pressure
CYP2D6 inhibitors such as
Fluoxetine (e.g., Prozac) or
Paroxetine (e.g., Paxil) or
Quinidine (e.g., QuinadexMonoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity (isocarboxazid [e.g., Marplan], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline [e.g., Eldepryl], tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])—You should not take any of these medicines while you are taking atomoxetine or for two weeks after you stop taking atomoxetine; serious side effects could occur.
Vasopressor agents (used to treat low blood pressure)—Use with atomoxetine may increase your blood pressure.

You should alert the prescribing physician of the following conditions before beginning Atomoxetine:
Current or past depression, psychosis or other mental conditions
Alcohol or drug abuse
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Epilepsy or seizure disorders
Liver disease or kidney disease
Pregnancy, nursing or plans to become pregnant

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Atomexetine is used to treat children, adolescents, and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.

Atomoxetine should not be taken at the same time as, or within two weeks of taking, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Patients with narrow angle glaucoma should not take atomoxetine.