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A member asked:

Is it a normal side effect to feel disassociation from your body from strattera (atomoxetine)? i feel numb and slight disassociation on 80mg just started a week ago

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not common: not common, but you started on a high dose of the medication that makes side effects more likely

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Strattera (atomoxetine): Possible if started on that high dose. Talk to your doctor. Also, Strattera with Lexapro (escitalopram) can affect heart rhythm & rate.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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