Phase III trials were completed and initial data suggested it was a potentially effective treatment for depressive illness
It belongs to the group of medicines called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
The pharmacokinetic profile of atomoxetine is highly dependent on cytochrome P450 2D6 genetic polymorphisms of the individual
Atomoxetine may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting
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But atomoxetine (Strattera) still has potentially serious risks to consider, such as mental health problems and heart problems
The selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor atomoxetine is potentially among the first-line pharmacotherapy options for ADHD
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There were a total of 12 trials (11 in ADHD and 1 in enuresis) involving over 2200 patients (including 1357 patients receiving atomoxetine and 851 receiving placebo)
The original document was developed by health professionals of BC Mental Health and Addiction Services Atomoxetine (a" toe mox' e teen) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that blocks the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter leading to an increase in levels of this potent neurotransmitter, predominantly in the central nervous system
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The reasons for atomoxetine discontinuation were increased depressive symptoms (N = 1), constipation (N = 1), and nervousness (N = 1)
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No suicides occurred in these In both double-blind phases, patients receiving continued atomoxetine treatment experienced significantly longer times to relapse than those receiving placebo
Symptoms of ADHD interfere can affect a person's ability to function at school, work • Other non-medication treatment you are receiving, such as talk therapy or substance abuse treatment
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Method: Post hoc analyses including safety data (open-ended questions) from 22 pediatric and 3 adult atomoxetine trials (1998-2009) in patients with attention-deficit Introduction
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The drug label states the dosage of atomoxetine should be adjusted in individuals who are receiving drugs that inhibit CYP2C26 (e
In both double-blind phases, patients receiving continued atomoxetine treatment experienced significantly longer times to relapse than those receiving placebo
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The average risk of suicidal ideation in patients receiving atomoxetine was 0
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36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect
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Atomoxetine was originally named tomoxetine, with initial research completed for an indication of the treatment of major depression ( Zerbe et al 1985 )
In all four trials, which lasted six to nine weeks, improvements in ADHD symptoms were significantly superior in patients receiving atomoxetine hydrochloride
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Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ( NRI )
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Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children (≥6 years of
In the clinical trials for atomoxetine in children and adolescents, the most common side effects reported were upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, and mood Tranylcypromine
Atomoxetine is effective and generally well tolerated
The retrospective data analysis on suicide has limitations in that the original data lacked pretreatment information about suicidal behaviors and sometimes
Check with your doctor right away if you have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellow eyes or skin
In both double-blind phases, patients receiving continued atomoxetine treatment experienced significantly longer times to relapse than those receiving placebo
Common side effects of Atomoxetine
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there, believing things that are not true
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However, atomoxetine did not reduce the number of times that participants thought that they had a craving within the past 24 hours
The average risk of suicidal ideation in patients receiving STRATTERA was 0
Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking atomoxetine against the benefits it may have for you
Atomoxetine was generally well tolerated in clinical trials; withdrawal rates due to adverse events in atomoxetine-treated versus placebo-treated patients participating in the two major trials were 7
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Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of many medications, including Strattera
Although atomoxetine is only FDA-approved for treating ADHD, it is sometimes used off-label to treat adult patients with treatment-resistant depression
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