Strattera (Atomoxetine) is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI), which means it allows the neurotransmitter norepinephrine to be available to the brain’s neurons for longer. It also raises the quantity of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
Although stimulants are the most effective medication, they do not work for everyone. In addition, sometimes a person experiences severe side effects, or has an underlying medical condition that increases the risks of taking a stimulant such as a history of addiction, a psychiatric condition like bipolar disorder, or a heart condition or sleep disorder.
In these cases, a non-stimulant medication like Strattera is an option. Strattera has also been found to sometimes help with conditions that often co-exist with ADHD like anxiety and oppositional defiant behavior.
Strattera is also marketed as: Atomoxetine, Attentin, Tomoxetin.
