Atomoxetine (18mg)
Attera 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking Attera 18mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. This medicine may increase your blood pressure, so it is better to monitor it regularly and consult your doctor if it is bothersome.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Attera
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Attera 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Attera 18mg Tablet modulates the activity of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which increases attention and decreases restlessness. It is a non-stimulant medicine.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Attera 18mg Tablet.
Attera 18mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Attera 18mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Attera 18mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Attera 18mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Attera 18mg Tablet is recommended.
Attera 18mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Attera 18mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
In general, you can expect to see a positive change during the first month of taking Attera 18mg Tablet. After the first month of taking the medication, your dose might be raised if you are not benefitting enough from it.
Nausea is a common side-effect of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Also, avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Get medical help right away if you get suicidal thoughts, chest pain or if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Avoid taking any other anti-depressant along with Attera 18mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because the combination may cause side-effects like shaking (tremor), shivering, muscle stiffness, fever, rapid pulse, rapid breathing or confusion.
No Attera 18mg Tablet should only be used in children 6 years and older.
This medicine is usually taken one or two times a day (early morning and late afternoon/early evening). If you find that you are sleepy during the day talk to your doctor about the best time to take your medicine.
