Strattera is a selective norepinephine reuptake inhibitor, a new class of treatment that works differently from the other attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications available.
Strattera is not a stimulant under the Controlled Substance Act.
Strattera is an oral capsule and can be taken once or twice a day. Capsules are supplied in 5, 10, 18, 25, 40, and 60-mg strengths.
Although Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant ADHD medication, it still poses many side effects consistent with the side effects of other ADHD medications - and a few new ones that adults might find less than pleasant.
Common Strattera (atomoxetine) Side Effects Include (But Not Limited To):
| Dry mouth |
Decreased appetite | Weight loss |
| Upset stomach |
Nausea and/or vomiting | Constipation |
| Dizziness |
Tiredness | Mood swings |
| Mood swings |
Influenza | Irritability |
| Strattera is also reported to cause Problems sleeping/Insomnia. |
Sexual side effects (in adults studied):
| Ejaculatory problems | Urination problems |
| Decreased libido | Impotence |
| Painful menstrual periods |
The following, though rare, have also been reported:
- Strattera (atomoxetine) can cause potentially serious allergic reactions.
- Strattera (atomoxetine) can increase heart rate and blood pressure.
- Strattera (atomoxetine) can also worsen the conditions of high blood pressure and heart disease.
- Strattera (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 Strattera (atomoxetine).
You should alert the prescribing physician of the following condition before beginning Strattera (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