Case Report

Cardiovascular Side Effects of Atomoxetine and Its Interactions with Inhibitors of the Cytochrome P450 System

Table 1

Cardiovascular side effects of atomoxetine (Strattera) [1, 2, 5, 7].

Common side effects
 Increase in heart rate
 Sinus tachycardia
 Increase in systolic pressure especially in adults
 Increase in diastolic blood pressure especially in children
 Palpitations

Less common/case reports
 Prolongation of QT interval
 Orthostatic hypotension
 Raynaud’s phenomenon
 Syncope
 Chest pain
 Sudden death