Show STRATTER- A- (atomoxstins Taking STRATTERA at the same time each day may help you remember STRATTERA is available in several dosage strengths: 10 18 25 40 OR THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS INFORMATION HC4) andOOmg your doctor right away take more than your prescribed dose By Marilyn vos Savant Other Important safety Intormatlon about STRATTERA Use caution when driving a car or operating heavy machinery until you know how STRATTERA affects you Talk to your doctor if you are: pregnant or planning to become pregnant g We do not know if STRATTERA can pass into yoiir breast milk This is a philosophical Call What Is STRATTERA? medicine used to treat Attention-Defica Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) STRATTERA contains atomoxetine hydrochloride a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Your doctor has prescribed this medicine as part of an overall treatment plan to control your symptoms of ADHD STRATTERA Is it nt It is hot known if Weight loss may occur after starting STRATTERA growth will be slowed in children who use STRATTERA for a long period of time Your doctor will watch your weight and height If you are not growing or gainino weight as expected your doctor may change your treatment of STRATTERA been commonly described as Attention-Defic- it Disorder (ADO) Many people have symptoms Nke these from time to time but patients with ADHD have these symptoms more than others their age Symptoms must be oresent for at least 6 months to be certain of the diaonosis The most common side effects of STRATTERA - ' you have narrow angle glaucoma an eye disease What should l ten my doctor before taking STRATTERA? TaN to your doctor before takkig STRATTERA if you: have or had liver problems Ybu may need a lower dose a: can increase blood pressure i can cause dizziness or tainting year doctor about all the medicines you take ar plan la lake i medicines dietary supplements Your doctor will decide if you can take STRATTERA with your other medicines What we the ingredients in ITRATTHtt? Certain medicines may change the way your body reacts to STftATTERA Active ingredient atomoxetine These indude medicines used to treat depression like Paxil (paroxetine) Inactive ingredients: pregeiatfnizBd starch' dimethicone gelatin sodium and Prozac (fluoxetine) and certain other meaicinesJNIce gukiidine) Jauryl sulfate FD4C Blue No 2 synthetic yellow iron oxide titwrjum Your doctor may need to change your dose of STRATTERA d you are dioxide and edible black ink i taking Nwith these medicines Store STRATTERA at room temperature STRATTERA may change tire way your body reacts to oral or intravenous has twappwsd by the US food and albuterol (or drugs with similar actions) but the effectiveness of these mspkiut information DrugMtMsMdon drugs wN not be changed Talk with your doctor before taking STRATTERA if you are taking albuterol Literature issued January 17 2003 PV 3740 AMP ' How should I take STRATTERA? TeN s smm - V Take STRATTERA according to your doctorls instructions This is iisuaNy taken 1 or 2 times a day (morning and late aftemoonearty evening) You can take STRATTERA with or without food If youmiss a dose take it as soon as possible but do nottafce more than your total daily dose many period 24-ho-ur STRATUM (MomaOm HO) Marriages —like tne - General advice abonl STRATTERA STRATTERA has not been studtod In children under 6 years old Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets Do not use STRATTERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed Do not give STRATTERA to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have This leaflet summarizes the most Important information about STRATTERA If you would like mote information talk with your doctor You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information on STRATTERA that is written for health professionals You can also cal or visit ourwebsiteatwwwstratteracom tani : you surely Stop taking STRATTERA and cati your doctor right away if you get sweHiog or hives STRATTERA can cause a serious allergic reaction in rare cases This is not a complete list of side effects Talk to your doctor if you develop any symptoms that concern you you are allergic to STRATTERA or any of its ingredients The active ingredient is atomoxetine The inactive Ingredients are listed at the end of this leaflet have low blood pressure STRATTERA in people with low Mood pressure probtems sleiaping sexual side effects problems urinating menstrual cramps effects or be STRATTERA used in adults are: constipation dry mouth nausea decreased appetite ‘dizziness ' you took a medicine known as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOl) in the last 2 weeks An MAOl is a medicine sometimes used for depression and other mental problems Some names of MAOl medicines are Nardil (phenelzine sulfate) and Parnate (tranylcypromine sulfate) Taking STRATTERA with an MAOl could cause serious side have : moodswings problems starting tasks impulsive actions daydreaming daytime drowsiness difficulty learning new things irritability lack of motivation sensitivity to criticism forgetfulness low and excessive effort to maintain some organization The symptoms shown by adults who primarily have attention problems but not hyperactivity have slow processing of information have high blood pressure : What are ths possible tods offsets of STRATTERA? The most common side effects of STRATTERA used in teenagers and children over 6 years old are: upset stomach decreased appetite nausea or vomiting dizziness has 3 main types of symptoms: inattention hyperactivity and impulsiveness Symptoms of inattention include not paying attention making careless mistakes not listening not finishing tads not following directions and being easily distracted Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness include fidgeting talking excessively running around ait inappropriate times and interrupting others Some patients have more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness while others have more symptoms of inattentiveness Some patients have all 3 types of symptoms Symptoms of ADHD in adults may include a lack of organization ADHD ' question I often read that it takes constant work to have a good marriage What kind of work makes sense? I don't see why marriage to a person who is right for you (and vice versa) should require continual effort —Justin Hokrtas New York NY I believe you should always work toward these two goals: 1) overcoming your own weaknesses but 2) your spouse co have them The goals may be unreachable but if both husband and wife aim for them they will become better people and avoid damaging their love relationship in the process Why is this so important? Because people are for from perfect— even the person you marry— and if you don’t leant this before the wedding both of breast-feedin- What is ADHD? Who should NOT take STRATTERA? Do got take STRATTERA if: if you Of STRATTERA may oe new information mis Hnormanon aoes nonane tne place taking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment PRINTED M USA CAu Copyright Hi Lilly aad Company btolanapolls IN 4l285 e 2003 El Lily and Company Al rights reserved SnUTTBU- - UtoMMlM HO) - will discover it shortly people: in them— are not perfect and take work While playing with my young son and on of his puzzles I discovered that the following letters have a i common property: FGJLNPQKSZ Can you teU what ft is? ' —Mattf&gaertner Portland Ora The answer appears at the end ofthe column Here’s ahint readers: Some may quibble about the letter K At a meeting of my bridge group I' was Admonished byan experienced player for shuffling the cards too much He said shufWng the deck two or three times is sufficient and that more shuffling results in evenly uninteresting hands Does bvershuffling create bland hands? —Shawn Kngwood Seattle Wash PAM 1 April 18 2004 PARADE |