Atomoxetine

Pronounced at-oh-MOX-e-teen

Brand names: Strattera

Type: Non-stimulant ADHD medicine · All Mental Health Medicines

What Atomoxetine is used for

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • ADHD in patients who cannot take stimulants

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Reduced appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Trouble sleeping

Important cautions

  • Carries the antidepressant-type warning about suicidal thoughts in children and teenagers — watch for mood changes
  • Rarely, it can injure the liver — report yellowing skin or dark urine

How it comes

Capsules. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.

Toxicity lists: Atomoxetine also appears on Medicines That Can Harm the Liver.

Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.