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ATTERA 18MG TABLET Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
ATOMOXETINE-18MG
Uses:
Treatment of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Medicinal Benefits:
ATTERA 18MG TABLET belongs to a group of drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. ATTERA 18MG TABLET is antidepressant which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ATTERA 18MG TABLET contains ‘Atomoxetine’ which moderates the activity of few chemical messengers in the brain, which decreases restlessness and increases attention. It is a medicine used in depression.
FAQs
ATTERA 18MG TABLET is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Immediately contact to your doctor if you did not take at correct time. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
If you are taking ATTERA 18MG TABLET and have high blood pressure, inform your doctor before using OTC (without prescription drugs) products that may increase blood pressure.
You can feel dizzy while taking this ATTERA 18MG TABLET. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy, rise slowly if you have been lying down or sitting. Be careful about going up and downstairs.
Immediately go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
ATTERA 18MG TABLET starts working within a few weeks. However, it can take 8-12 weeks to show its complete effect. Some people may notice an increased response for up to 24 weeks or longer.
Yes, nausea is common during the treatment with ATTERA 18MG TABLET. If you experience nausea drink enough water, get plenty of fresh air, drink ginger or peppermint tea, eat smaller or more frequent meals, avoid activity after eating, and avoid fried foods.
You should call a doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like fast or pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, dysarthria (slow or difficult speech), dizziness or faintness, weakness or numbness of an arm or leg; itchy skin, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness, seizures, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, hives, rash, abnormal thoughts, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), or erection that lasts for several hours or longer.
ATTERA 18MG TABLET belongs to the group of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors which works by raising norepinephrine levels, a chemical required for controlling behaviour.
Avoid taking ATTERA 18MG TABLET with MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors, medicines used to treat depression) as it might cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Let the doctor know if you have taken MAOI such as phenelzine sulfate or tranylcypromine sulfate in the past 14 days.
No, you should not give ATTERA 18MG TABLET to a 3-year-old child as it is not recommended for children below 6 years because studies have not been done in this age group.
ATTERA 18MG TABLET should be taken as the doctor has prescribed it based on your health condition. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
The side effects of ATTERA 18MG TABLET include headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, sleepiness, increased heart rate, and high blood pressure. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.