Strattera
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Strattera 10mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 18mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 25mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 40mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 60mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 80mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Strattera 100mg Capsules
Atomoxetine
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Generic equivalents for Strattera...
We also carry these generic equivalents of Strattera to help save you money.
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Atomoxetine 10mg Capsules
Manufactured by Solus
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Atomoxetine 18mg Capsules
Manufactured by Solus
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Atomoxetine 25mg Capsules
Manufactured by Intas
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Atomoxetine 36mg Capsules
Manufactured by Solus
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Atomoxetine 40mg Tablets
Manufactured by Intas
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Atomoxetine 60mg Tablets
Manufactured by Intas
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Strattera Prescription Drug Information
Atomoxetine (By mouth)
Atomoxetine (a-toe-MOX-e-teen)
Treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Brand Name(s):Strattera
There may be other brand names for Strattera.
When Strattera Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Strattera if you or your child have had an allergic reaction to atomoxetine, if you or your child have narrow angle glaucoma, or have used an MAO inhibitor such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate® in the past 14 days. After you or your child stop using atomoxetine, do not use an MAO inhibitor for at least 14 days.
How to Use Strattera:
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Strattera to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Strattera should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one. Your doctor might ask you to sign some forms to show that you understand this information.
- For children or teenagers, the dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for them. Pay close attention to any changes in behavior that might happen.
- Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it.
- You may take Strattera with or without food.
- Avoid touching a broken or opened capsule. Wash your hands that touched an opened capsule with water immediately. If Strattera comes in contact with your eyes or your child's eyes, rinse it with water and call your doctor right away.
If a dose of Strattera is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Strattera:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Strattera:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using dopamine (Intropin®), dobutamine (Dobutrex®), an asthma medicine (such as albuterol, Ventolin®), or a heart rhythm medicine (such as disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, Norpace®, or Procanbid®). Tell your doctor if you are also using a medicine for depression such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, Luvox®, Paxil®, Prozac®, or Sarafem®.
Warnings While Using Strattera:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you or your child are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child have liver disease, heart disease, blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high or low blood pressure, or problems with urination. Tell your doctor if you have a history of mental illness or bipolar disorder.
- Call your doctor right away if you or your child get swelling, hives, or if you develop any symptoms that concern you.
- Tell your doctor right away if you or your child get a skin rash, dark urine, persistent loss of appetite, yellow eyes or skin, flu-like symptoms or right upper belly pain or tenderness. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
- Strattera may make you or your child dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Strattera may cause slow growth. If your child is using Strattera, the doctor will need to keep track of your child's height and weight to make sure that your child is growing properly.
- For some children and teenagers, Strattera can increase thoughts of suicide. All of the warnings in this leaflet are true for a child or teenager who is using Strattera. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed. Also tell your doctor right away if you have thoughts about hurting yourself. Report any unusual thoughts or behaviors that trouble you, especially if they are new or get worse quickly. Make sure your caregiver knows if you have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless. Also tell your doctor if you have sudden or strong feelings, such as feeling nervous, angry, restless, violent, or scared. Let your doctor know if you or anyone in your family has bipolar disorder (manic-depressive) or has tried to commit suicide.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using Strattera. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Strattera. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Possible Side Effects While Using Strattera:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Change in how much or how often you urinate.
- Chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
- Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat.
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
- Mood changes, aggressiveness, irritability, or depression.
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, upset stomach, or pain in your upper stomach.
- Painful, prolonged erection of the penis.
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there.
- Seizures or tremors.
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Strattera, talk with your doctor:
- Changes in your menstrual cycle (periods), or menstrual cramps.
- Dry mouth.
- Loss of interest in sex, or trouble having sex.
- Tiredness.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Strattera, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
