Atomoxetine (Cont.)

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking atomoxetine if you (or your child) have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Atomoxetine for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take atomoxetine.)
 

How Does It Work?

It is not known exactly how atomoxetine produces a calming effect. It is known, however, that it affects norepinephrine, a chemical in the brain. Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that it increases the level of norepinephrine that can be used by brain cells.
 
Unlike other ADHD medications, atomoxetine is not a stimulant and is not likely to be abused. Also, because it is not a controlled substance, the rules for prescribing and dispensing it are much less strict. Unlike prescriptions for stimulants, atomoxetine prescriptions can be faxed or phoned to your pharmacy and can be refilled without getting a new prescription each time (if your healthcare provider approves).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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