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STRATTERA^® is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

If you have questions, please talk to your doctor or call 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979).

In some children and teens, Strattera increases the risk of suicidal thoughts. A combined analysis of 12 studies of Strattera showed that in children and teens this risk was 0.4% for those taking Strattera compared to none for those taking a sugar pill. A similar analysis in adults treated with Strattera did not reveal an increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Call your doctor right away if your child has thoughts of suicide or sudden changes in mood or behavior, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose.

Strattera should not be taken if you or your child: are taking or have taken within the past two weeks a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); have an eye problem called glaucoma; are allergic to anything in Strattera.

Tell your doctor if you or a family member has a history of high or low blood pressure, increased heart rate, heart or blood vessel disease or structural heart defects. When on Strattera, tell your doctor right away if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, as these may be signs of heart-related conditions that may be life threatening.

In rare cases, Strattera can cause severe liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you or your child has itching, dark urine, yellow skin/eyes, upper right-side abdominal tenderness, or unexplained "flu-like" symptoms.

Tell the doctor about any family history of or if you or your child: has bipolar illness (manic-depressive illness); or has suicidal thoughts or actions before starting Strattera.

If your child develops new psychological symptoms such as abnormal thoughts/behaviors and/or extreme elevated or irritable moods while taking Strattera, you should report them to your child's doctor right away.

For male patients, call your doctor right away if you or your child experience priapism, a painful or prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours.

Other rare but serious side effects include: serious allergic reactions including swelling, hives, or other allergic reactions; problems passing urine; and slowing of growth in children. As with all ADHD medications, growth should be monitored during treatment although height and weight data for Strattera measured up to 3 years indicates minimal, if any, long-term effects.

Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription medicines that you or your child takes, including vitamins and herbal supplements. Do not start any new medicine while taking Strattera without talking to your doctor first.

Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

In children, the most common side effects were upset stomach, decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, and drowsiness. In adults, the most common side effects were constipation, dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, dizziness, problems sleeping, sexual side effects, problems urinating, and menstrual cramps. Most people in clinical studies who experienced side effects were not bothered enough to stop using Strattera. Strattera has not been tested in children under 6 years of age or in geriatric adults.