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Atomoxetine Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Strattera
What is Atomoxetine? Atomoxetine, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Reasons Taken
31 patients in the community are taking or have taken Atomoxetine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | 38% |
| Problems concentrating | 9 | 29% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 3 | 9% |
| Depression | 2 | 6% |
| difficulty with selective attention | 1 | 3% |
| Brain fog | 1 | 3% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 3% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 3% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Atomoxetine.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Atomoxetine or how long patients were taking Atomoxetine before stopping.
Currently taking Atomoxetine
Stopped taking Atomoxetine
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 50% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slight | 50% | 1 |
Problems concentrating
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 25% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 50% | 2 |
| Mild | 25% | 1 |
| None | 0% | 0 |
Top reported side-effects include: Nausea, High blood pressure, Random Tiredness/Energy
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 4)
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- devinrocksmyworld
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by devinrocksmyworld
Oct 30, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsModerate
- Other
- Advice/Tips
- Take the pill with tums. Bring water with you because it calms the nausea. This will cut back on the heart burn. Watch out for mood swings, they come suddenly and then disappear...like a frickin ninja on the attack. Be sure you eat enough (after the slight, yet sudden, nausea subsides). Though it isn't a technical stimulant, you still get stimulating effects an hour or two after you take it because it ups your norepinephine in your bloodstream. Therefore, your heart is stimulated and stays pumping strong well over the time the stimulating effects wear off. Wait a month before you decide if it is for you. The side effects that can wear off, wear off, and the drug's full effects will be appearent by then.
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