Atomoxetine Drug Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
atomoxetine is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Albuterol Tablets (Proventil, VoSpire)
Taking atomoxetine with
albuterol tablets can increase your risk of side effects, particularly increased
blood pressure and heart rate. If you are taking atomoxetine along with
albuterol tablets, your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications. This interaction does not apply to inhaled albuterol.
Chlorpromazine
Taking atomoxetine with
chlorpromazine can increase the amount of atomoxetine in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking atomoxetine along with chlorpromazine, you may begin treatment at the usual atomoxetine starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
Delavirdine (Rescriptor)
Taking atomoxetine with
delavirdine can increase the amount of atomoxetine in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking atomoxetine along with delavirdine, you may begin treatment at the usual atomoxetine starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax)
Taking atomoxetine with
fluoxetine can increase the amount of atomoxetine in your blood, possibly leading to increased side effects. If you are taking atomoxetine with fluoxetine, you may begin treatment at the usual atomoxetine starting dose. However, your healthcare provider should increase your dose only if necessary and only if you are not experiencing bothersome side effects.
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