How it works
Strattera affects the functioning of certain chemicals in the brain that contributes towards hyperactivity.
Guidelines for Usage
Follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor or as mentioned in the instruction booklet/product label.
Always use only as prescribed. Never exceed the dosage.
The drug may be used with or without food.
Doctors recommend that you swallow the whole tablet/capsules with a glass of water unless it is specified that it can be broken or chewed.
NOTE: Use only if prescribed to you and intended for your use. Do not share with others.
Missed Dose
It is common for people to forget their dosage times and miss doses.
Do not panic if you have missed a dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double up or take more than what the doctor has prescribed.
How do I store Strattera
The medicine label contains detailed instructions regarding safe storage of the medication. Most medicines are best stored at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Some medications may require to be refrigerated. Please check the product label.
Keep it away from the reach of children. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.
Ask your pharmacist about safely disposing off medication that is past expiry date.
Safety Information
Safety Information/ Warning Precautions
Discuss your medical history with your healthcare provider before you start using any new medication.
Ensure that you mention the following:
• Any prior serious ailment, lifestyle disease or surgery
• All the prescription drugs, OTC health supplements, herbal supplements that you are using currently
• Your alcohol intake and whether you smoke or not
• Any history of a known allergic reaction to prescription drugs or food
Using Alcohol
The drug is known to cause drowsiness or dizziness. Your vision may be blurred and your judgement affected if you consume alcohol with this medication. So, avoid using alcohol while using the drug.
These effects may also get aggravated due to hot weather or fever or severe exercise. So, be cautious when you stand up after a long time from a sitting or lying position. If you feel giddy then lie down immediately and seek medical help.
To be avoided
You must avoid using Strattera if it you are allergic to any ingredient in it or
• If you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (e.g., phenelzine) within the last 14 days; you have certain heart problems (e.g., heart defect, heart failure), certain types of irregular heartbeat, severe blood vessel problems, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
Additional Information
Do not try to open the capsules or take them apart. Wash your hands immediately after using Strattera . Do not get Strattera in your eye. It may irritate your eye if you do. If you get Strattera in your eyes or nose, rinse at once with cool water.
It can trigger suicidal thoughts or actions especially in young adults, children and teenagers. The risk increases even higher in people suffering from bipolar disorder. So patients taking Strattera must be monitored closely. Even the slight change in their mood or behavior like depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks must be promptly reported to your doctor.
Doctors may prescribe heart rate, blood pressure, and liver function tests. Please ensure that you do not miss out on any of these.
Elderly people are more likely to experience side effects while using the drug. If the side effects are bothersome, then seek medical help.
It is not clear whether the drug is safe for use by children below 6 years of age. So, if the patient is under this age, then speak to your doctor regarding the possible risks.
Important Information for Pregnant WomenStrattera
The Drug is categorized under FDA pregnancy category C
Discuss the potential risks with your healthcare provider before using the medication.
Certain medications may be found in breast milk so speak to your child’s doctor to rule out any possibilities of risk.
