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Atomoxetine

Brand Name: Strattera
Drug Class: Antidepressant (SNRI)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
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ATOMOXETINE  What is atomoxetine (Strattera). Atomoxetine is a medication used to treat attention/deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Atomoxetine belongs to a class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Serotonin is a molecule in the body that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting [1]. It is often referred to in psychology as the “happy” chemical. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response and helps to regulate sleep, alertness, and blood pressure [2].

Relevant Studies

PMC8405712 – www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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22572 Serotonin – my.clevelandclinic.org

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Ndris – americanaddictioncenters.org

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How it works:

Selective inhibition of presynaptic norepinephrine reuptake

Dosage Form: Tablet Capsule - 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg

Common Usage: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Precautions:

Pregnancy

Available published studies with atomoxetine use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Lactation

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Warnings

Black Box Warning: Suicidal ideation in children and adolescents , Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, MAOIs, narrow angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma, severe cardiovascular disorders , Warnings: Effects on blood pressure and heart rate, severe liver injury, decreased urine outflow, priapism

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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 07:57AM

Last Update Date: Sep 14, 2024, 07:10PM