atomoxetine
| Uses | • attention deficit hyperactivitiy disorder |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • narrow-angle glaucoma, presence/history of pheochromocytoma, cardiac/vascular disorders that would deteriorate with increases in blood pressure or heart rate Drug interactions • antihypertensives, albuterol, paroxetine, fluoxetine, quinidine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors Cautions • use with caution in patients with comorbid bipolar disorder (therapy may induce mixed/manic episodes) |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • abdominal pain • nausea • vomiting • fatigue • decreased appetite • somnolence • headache • dry mouth • dizziness • insomnia • constipation • urinary hesitation • erectile dysfunction • irritability • weight loss • hyperhidrosis |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 40 mg/day, increased after minimum of 3 days to ~80 mg/day |
| Monitoring | |
| Source of Suggestion | Suggestion from clinicians (Added on August 2015) |