Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-cisapride
-dronedarone
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-pimozide
-reboxetine
-thioridazine


This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for lung disease like albuterol
-cold or allergy medicines
-dofetilide
-fluoxetine
-medicines that increase blood pressure like dopamine, dobutamine, or ephedrine
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-paroxetine
-quinidine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-ziprasidone

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-glaucoma
-high or low blood pressure
-history of stroke
-irregular heartbeat or other cardiac disease
-liver disease
-mania or bipolar disorder
-pheochromocytoma
-suicidal thoughts
-an unusual or allergic reaction to atomoxetine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

It may take a week or more for this medicine to take effect. This is why it is very important to continue taking the medicine and not miss any doses. If you have been taking this medicine regularly for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice.

Rarely, this medicine may increase thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts in children and teenagers. Call your child''s health care professional right away if your child or teenager has new or increased thoughts of suicide or has changes in mood or behavior like becoming irritable or anxious. Regularly monitor your child for these behavioral changes.

For males, contact you doctor or health care professional right away if you have an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of serious problem and must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.