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%) |