Strattera 10 mg Capsules

STRATTERA is used to treat Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children 6 years of age or older, adolescents and adults.

Do not take or give STRATTERA to a child in your care if you or a child in your care:

• are allergic to atomoxetine or any of the other ingredients of STRATTERA;
• took a medicine known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for example phenelzine, in the last two weeks. An MAOI is sometimes used for depression and other mental-health problems; taking STRATTERA with an MAOI could cause serious side effects or even be life-threatening
• have an eye disease called narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in your eye)
• have or had liver problems
• have a condition called pheochromocytoma (tumour of your adrenal gland)
• have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• have serious problems with your heart which may be affected by an increase in heart rate and or blood pressure.

Take special care with STRATTERA Tell your doctor before taking or giving STRATTERA to a child in your care if you or a child in your care:

• have possible allergic reactions including severe allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis;
• have thoughts about killing yourself or trying to kill yourself
• have aggressive feelings
• have unfriendly and angry (hostility) feelings
• have or had liver problems;
• have different moods or feel very unhappy
• if your child is not growing or gaining weight as expected
• have high blood pressure. STRATTERA can increase blood pressure;
• have problems with your heart or an irregular heartbeat. STRATTERA can increase your heart rate (pulse);
• have low blood pressure. STRATTERA can cause dizziness or fainting in people with low blood pressure;
• have poor circulation which makes fingers and toes numb and pale (Raynauds disease)
• have problems with sudden changes in your blood pressure or heart rate
• have cardiovascular disease or past medical history of stroke
• have problems passing urine.

Do not share medicines prescribed for you or a child in your care with any other person.

• Always take STRATTERA exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
• The usual dose is taken one or two times a day (morning and late afternoon or early evening).
• Your doctor will tell you how long your treatment with STRATTERA will last.
• The capsules should be swallowed whole.
• You can take STRATTERA with or without food.
• The capsules should not be opened and the contents inside the capsules should not be removed and taken in any other way.
• Taking STRATTERA at the same time each day may help you remember to take it.
• Do not give STRATTERA to children under six years old.
• If you have the impression that the effect of STRATTERA is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you or a child in your care take more STRATTERA than should be taken: The most commonly reported symptoms accompanying overdoses are gastrointestinal symptom, sleepiness, dizziness, tremor and abnormal behaviour. In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre. If possible, tell them how many capsules you have taken.

If you forget to take STRATTERA If you (or a child in your care) misses a dose, you should take it as soon as possible, but you should not take more than your total daily dose in any 24-hour period. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

STRATTERA can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for STRATTERA are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking STRATTERA, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.

You should stop taking or giving STRATTERA and call your doctor immediately if you or a child in your care have any of the following:

• serious allergic reaction with symptoms of
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat
• difficulty breathing
• hives (small raised, itchy patches of skin)
• dark urine
• yellow skin or yellow eyes
• Tummy pain which is sore when you press it (tenderness) on the right side just below the ribs
• a feeling of sickness (nausea) that is unexplained
• tiredness
• itching
• feeling that you are coming down with flu

If you or a child in your care have any of the side effects below, see a doctor straight away.

• feeling or having a very fast heartbeat, abnormal rhythms of the heart
• thinking about or feeling like killing yourself
• feeling aggressive
• feeling unfriendly and angry (hostility)
• mood swings or mood changes

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following: The following side effects have been frequently reported:

Children and adolescents over 6 years

• headache
• pain in the stomach
• decreased appetite (not feeling hungry)
• feeling sick (nausea)
• being sick (vomiting)
• sleepiness
• increased blood pressure
• increased heart rate (pulse)
• being irritable or agitated
• problems sleeping including waking early
• depression
• large pupils (the dark centre of the eye)
• dizziness
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• upset stomach, indigestion
• feeling sick (nausea)
• dry mouth

Adults

• headache
• decreased appetite (not feeling hungry)
• problems getting to sleep, staying asleep and waking early
• increased blood pressure
• increased heart rate (pulse)
• feeling agitated
• decreased interest in sex
• sleep disturbance
• dizziness
• an abnormal taste or change in taste that will not go away
• tremor

Store all medicines out of reach of children. STRATTERA should be stored at or below 25 °C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. Keep in original packaging until required for use. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).