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. 2007 Dec;4(12):44–48.

Table 4.

Side effects on atomoxetine and stimulants

atomoxetine (n=85) stimulants (n=81)
Sedation 21 (25%) 1 (1%)
Appetite suppression 7 (8%) 17 (21%)
Nausea/vomiting 20 (24%) 2 (2%)
Insomnia 0 (0%) 5 (6%)
Irritability/depression 6 (7%) 5 (6%)
Fatigue 8 (9%) 0 (0%)
Flushed/sweating 4 (5%) 0 (0%)
Headaches 2 (2%) 3 (4%)
Dizziness 5 (6%) 0 (0%)
Affective flattening 0 (0%) 2 (2%)
Rebound hyperactivity 0 (0%) 2 (2%)
Compulsions 0 (0%) 1 (1%)
Priapism 1 (1%) 0 (0%)
New suicidality 2 (2%) (0) (0%)