Does atomoxetine increase dopamine?
Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor which increases dopaminergic release in the frontal cortex because norepinephrine receptors are also sensitive to dopamine.
Can I take atomoxetine twice a day?
Take exactly as prescribed. Strattera is usually taken once or twice a day. Do not open, chew or crush Strattera capsules. Swallow them whole.
Does atomoxetine affect blood pressure?
Atomoxetine can cause clinically significant increases in heart rate and blood pressure in some patients.
Is atomoxetine an anticholinergic?
It was initially developed as an antidepressant with minimum anticholinergic side-effects of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), but the antidepressant medications class SSRI’s such as fluoxetine offers better therapeutic outcomes, limits the use of atomoxetine as an antidepressant.
Is 25 mg of Strattera enough?
Strattera should be initiated at a total daily dose of 40 mg and increased after a minimum of 3 days to a target total daily dose of approximately 80-90 mg per day in divided doses. The maximum dosage that was studied and, therefore, recommended is 100mg/day.
Is Strattera bad for your heart?
Strattera can cause serious heart-related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke), high blood pressure and increased heart rate especially if you have a history of heart and/or vessel disease and/or irregular heart rate.
Can atomoxetine cause heart problems?
Atomoxetine may cause serious heart or blood vessel problems. This may be more likely in patients who have a family history of heart disease. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking this medicine.
Is Strattera a CNS stimulant?
Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant. Side effects of Strattera and Ritalin that are similar include trouble sleeping (insomnia), decreased appetite, stomach upset or pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or skin rash.
What class of drug is atomoxetine?
Atomoxetine is in a class of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.