Strattera is tablet which used for treatment hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit (ADHD). It helps to improve emotional control, concentration, attention span.
Inform your health care professional if you have any:
• history of stroke
• glaucoma
• problems with blood pressure
• suicidal thoughts
• irregular heartbeat
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• liver disease
• mania
• an allergic reaction to Strattera
• breast-feeding
You should take this pill with water. You should take this medicine before six PM. You should keep regular intervals and do not take more than prescribed. If you are going to use it on children, consult with your doctor. If you think that you have taken too much of Strattera, call emergency room immediately. If you forget to take your next dose, take it as soon as possible, but if it is time for the next dose, do not double doses. And do not give Strattera to other persons.
Strattera can interact with:
• Nardil
• Methylphenidate
• dexmethylphenidate
• Parnate
• reboxetine
• Marplan
• Eldepryl
Do not take it with Strattera.
Additionally Strattera can interact with:
• amphetamines
• heart drugs
• drugs that increase blood pressure
• atropine
• drugs for depression
• breathing treatments
• drugs for weight loss
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol, use illegal drugs or smoke. Tell your doctor about nutritional supplements, dietary supplements and non-prescription drugs. It will help your specialist to check if it can interact with Strattera. Consult with your doctor if you are going to stop or to start taking these pills.
You should take Strattera regularly despite that effect can be seen several days after. Do not miss the doses. And do not stop this medicine suddenly.
Sometimes Strattera can increase suicide thoughts. If your relatives see changes in your behaviour, they should contact with your doctor. Especially if you use Strattera on your child.
Do not drive or use machinery if you get dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol can increase these symptoms. So avoid drinking alcohol using Strattera. If you get cold or some allergy, consult with your doctor how to treat it. Drink plenty of water or take sugarless gum if your mouth get dry while using this medicine.
Possible side effects, inform your doctor:
• chest pain
• dark urine
• allergic reactions
• stomach pain
• breathing problems
• irregular heartbeat
• yellowing of the eyes or skin
• vomiting
• high blood pressure
• trouble passing urine
• weight loss
Possible side effects which do not require medical attention:
• constipation
• menstrual period irregularities
• change in sex drive
• headache
• stomach upset
• loss of appetite
• nausea
Keep Strattera pills between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) tightly closed. Keep your children out of the reach of these pills.