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Non-Stimulants

Atomoxetine HCl (Strattera®) may be used to treat ADHD in adults and children. Strattera is a non-stimulant that increases levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. It is available in oral capsule form in several dosage strengths. Strattera usually is taken once or twice a day, with or without food.

Strattera should not be used in patients who take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI; e.g., Nardil®, Parnate®) or in patients with narrow angle glaucoma. It should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, certain heart conditions (e.g., tachycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension), or low blood pressure (hypotension). Strattera should be discontinued in patients who exhibit symptoms of liver damage (e.g., itchy skin, jaundice, dark urine).

Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, should inform their physician before taking Strattera.

Side effects in children may include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Decreased appetite
• Dizziness
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Headache
• Mood swings
• Nausea and vomiting

In adults, Strattera may cause the following:

• Constipation
• Decreased appetite
• Difficult urination
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Reproductive system disorders such as erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, and menstrual irregularities

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