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Attention deficit disorder
Im taking atomoxetine 18mg which has increased my attention helps ADD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED by doc even though after taken 15 days my memory not good how long will. Take to work. When i increase dosage it make my muscle shrink and stomach distrubed feeling. So what shall i do
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You should consult your psychiatrist and discuss abt that need decrease dose of Atomoxetine or change of drug or find out exact cause of this problem. You may take second opinion from experts.
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Atomoxetine is second drug of choice for the treatment of ADHD. First choice of drug is methylphenidate.
Atomoxetine takes at least 3 to 4 weeks to show it's response only if taken in correct doses and according to weight.
In your case doses are on lower side so it will not show its action.
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if you are not able to tolerate this medicine on dosage increase either increase it slowly or switch to another medicine.
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these changes should be done by psychiatrist.
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