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.
Related medicines — Mental Health Medicines
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.