Atomoxetine
Medication used to treat ADHD / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atomoxetine, sold under the brand name Strattera, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)[12] and, to a lesser extent, cognitive disengagement syndrome.[13][14][15] It may be used alone or along with psychostimulants.[16][17] It enhances the executive functions of self-motivation, sustained attention, inhibition, working memory, reaction time[18] and emotional self-regulation.[19][20] Use of atomoxetine is only recommended for those who are at least six years old.[12] It is taken orally.[12] The effectiveness of atomoxetine is comparable to the commonly prescribed stimulant medication methylphenidate.[21][22][23][24]
Common side effects of atomoxetine include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, feeling tired, and dizziness.[12] Serious side effects may include angioedema, liver problems, stroke, psychosis, heart problems, suicide, and aggression.[12][25] There is a lack of data regarding its safety during pregnancy; as of 2019, its safety during pregnancy and for use during breastfeeding is not certain.[26][27]
It was approved for medical use in the United States in 2002.[12] In 2021, it was the 219th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1.9 million prescriptions.[28][29]