Strattera and Mental status changes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mental status changes is reported as a side effect among people who take Strattera (atomoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prozac, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mental status changes 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 29,323 Strattera users. Check the latest studies of Strattera.

What is Mental status changes?

Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation) is found to be associated with 1,497 drugs and 1,759 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mental status changes.

On Jul, 23, 2026

27,428 people reported to have side effects when taking Strattera.
Among them, 38 people (0.14%) have Mental status changes.

Could Strattera cause Mental status changes?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Strattera when they have Mental status changes? *

What is the gender of people who have Mental status changes when taking Strattera? *

female: 31.58 %
male: 68.42 %

What is the age of people who have Mental status changes when taking Strattera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Strattera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mental status changes? *

Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 18.42%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 13.16%
Dizziness: 5 people, 13.16%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 13.16%
Back Pain: 5 people, 13.16%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 13.16%
Suicide Attempt: 4 people, 10.53%
Skin Ulcer: 4 people, 10.53%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 10.53%
Confusional State: 4 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 10.53%
Pain: 2 people, 5.26%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 5.26%
Infection: 2 people, 5.26%
Indigestion: 2 people, 5.26%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 5.26%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 1 person, 2.63%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.63%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 2.63%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 2.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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