Substances
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Across 4 answers, 50% said it helped a lot or more.
Fewer than 30 answers could give the top answer (a 10/10 or “changed my life”), too few to estimate how often it’s given.
All answers · 4 answers
- Life-changing
- Big help
- Slight help
- Did nothing
- Made it worse
Have you tried it?
Only answer if you've tried Atomoxetine (Strattera). What did it do for you?
What is it?
Atomoxetine is a prescription, non-stimulant medicine for ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. It acts on norepinephrine and is used within a broader treatment plan that may include psychological support and adjustments at school or work.
It is not a pill reserved for demanding study days. Follow-up needs to consider sleep, appetite and everyday functioning. Discuss stopping with your prescriber. Withdrawal symptoms are not usually expected, but ADHD symptoms can return.
All answers
4 answers in total: 0 from surveys and 4 from this site.
- Life-changing: 25%, 1 vote
- Big help: 25%, 1 vote
- Slight help: 25%, 1 vote
- Did nothing: 0%, 0 votes
- Made it worse: 25%, 1 vote
What does it feel like?
Nausea, reduced appetite, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness or fatigue can occur. Sexual problems and difficulty passing urine are also possible. Do not drive if sleepy or dizzy.
Eating less or feeling unwell is not evidence that treatment is working. Report these changes. Children and teenagers need weight and growth checks as well as attention to behaviour; improved concentration cannot be the only question at a review.
What are the risks?
Blood pressure and heart rate can rise and need monitoring. Chest pain, breathlessness or fainting require urgent help. Rare liver injury is another risk: stop taking it and seek immediate medical advice for yellow eyes or very dark urine.
Suicidal thoughts can occur, particularly in children and adolescents. Self-harm thoughts, hallucinations or alarming behaviour changes need immediate help. MAOI antidepressants cannot be combined with atomoxetine; medicines such as fluoxetine and some cold remedies also require review. Being a non-stimulant does not remove these risks.
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Self-reported experiences, not medical advice. High scores mean people reported strong positive effects. They do not mean something is safe, effective long-term, or appropriate for you. Self-reports can miss delayed harms, dependence, withdrawal, side effects, and selection bias. Don't start or stop a medication because of a chart.
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