Strattera and Hypersexuality - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypersexuality is reported as a side effect among people who take Strattera (atomoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Requip, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypersexuality when taking Strattera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,428 people who have side effects when taking Strattera from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Strattera?

Strattera has active ingredients of atomoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 29,324 Strattera users. Check the latest studies of Strattera.

What is Hypersexuality?

Hypersexuality is found to be associated with 169 drugs and 324 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypersexuality.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

27,428 people reported to have side effects when taking Strattera.
Among them, 11 people (0.04%) have Hypersexuality.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Strattera when they have Hypersexuality? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypersexuality when taking Strattera? *

female: 20 %
male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Hypersexuality when taking Strattera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Strattera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypersexuality? *

Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 54.55%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 45.45%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 45.45%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 5 people, 45.45%
Hallucination, Olfactory (sensations of smelling something that is actually not there): 5 people, 45.45%
Injury: 5 people, 45.45%
Pathological Gambling: 5 people, 45.45%
Impulse-Control Disorder: 5 people, 45.45%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 5 people, 45.45%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 5 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 6 people, 54.55%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 45.45%
Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 45.45%
Nasal Discharge (discharge from nose): 5 people, 45.45%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 45.45%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 5 people, 45.45%
Curvature Of The Penis: 5 people, 45.45%
Genital Herpes (herpes infection of genital): 5 people, 45.45%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Reddy, B., Das, S., & Ali, M. , "A Case of Hypersexuality Probably Associated With Lurasidone", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2018 Jan .
Reddy, B., Das, S., & Ali, M. , "A Case of Hypersexuality Probably Associated With Lurasidone", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atomoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Strattera) and Strattera (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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