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Overview<\/span>

What Atomoxetine (Atominex) is<\/h2>

Atomoxetine is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor and a non-stimulant treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Formulation and strengths of the Atominex product are to be confirmed with the partner pharmacy.<\/p>

Suitability and dosing are decided by a prescriber on the basis of the approved product information.<\/p><\/section>\n

How it works<\/span>

A non-stimulant, working over weeks<\/em><\/h2>

Atomoxetine selectively blocks the reuptake of noradrenaline, increasing its availability in areas of the brain involved in attention and impulse control. It is not a stimulant and is not a controlled drug.<\/p>

Noradrenaline<\/b>Reuptake selectively inhibited.<\/span><\/div>
Onset<\/b>The full effect builds gradually over several weeks.<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Clinical guidelines include it among the options for ADHD in children, young people and adults.1<\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/section>\n

Safety<\/span>

Side effects and warnings<\/h2>

Commonly reported side effects include:<\/p>

  • Decreased appetite, nausea and abdominal pain<\/li>
  • Headache and sleepiness<\/li>
  • Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, which are monitored<\/li><\/ul>
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    Important<\/strong>Contact a doctor promptly about mood changes or suicidal thoughts, or about signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or dark urine. Always read the patient information leaflet.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n
    Documents<\/span>

    Product information<\/h2>
    <\/svg><\/span>Patient information leafletSupplied by the partner pharmacy<\/small><\/span><\/div>
    <\/svg><\/span>Summary of Product CharacteristicsOfficial product information<\/small><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n
    FAQ<\/span>

    Common questions<\/h2>
    Do I need a prescription?<\/svg><\/summary>

    Atomoxetine (Atominex) is a prescription-only medicine. After your request, the partner pharmacy verifies whether and how supply is possible, for example through an existing prescription or an assessment by an independent doctor where permitted.<\/p><\/details>

    How is it different from stimulant medicines?<\/svg><\/summary>

    Atomoxetine is not a stimulant and is not a controlled drug. It acts on noradrenaline rather than releasing dopamine, and its effect builds over weeks rather than hours.<\/p><\/details>

    How long before it works?<\/svg><\/summary>

    The effect develops gradually; the product information describes a response that may take several weeks to become established.<\/p><\/details>

    Do I pay when I send a request?<\/svg><\/summary>

    No. Payment is arranged individually with customer service once your request has been reviewed and can proceed.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section>\n

    References<\/span>

    Sources<\/h2>
    1. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG87. 2018.<\/span><\/li>
    2. Atomoxetine (Strattera): Summary of Product Characteristics.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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