A 41-year-old member asked:
Can strattera (atomoxetine) cause increase pulse ?
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Dr. Nassir Azimianswered
Interventional Cardiology 25 years experience
Yes.: Strattera (atomoxetine) can increase heart rate.
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Dr. MARK LONGanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Yes: Straterra is known to affect the cardiovascular system in several ways. Increase in heart rate (pulse), increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Consult prescribing md immediately if these are occurring.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Strattera (atomoxetine): Strattera (atomoxetine) side effects can include rapid heart rate (3%), palpitations (4%), irregular heartbeat ; increased blood pressure. In one study mean ^ in heart rate in adults was 5 beats/ min. In same study systolic mean blood pressure was 3 mm and diastolic mean ^ was 1 mm.
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