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== Atomoxetine ==

'''Atomoxetine''' (also known by the brand name '''Strattera''') is a prescription substance of the phenylpropylamine class. It acts as a [[sNRI|selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI)]], and is used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

'''Atomoxetine''' (also known by the brand name '''Strattera''') is a prescription substance of the [[chemical class::phenylpropylamine]] class. It acts as a [[sNRI|selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI)]], and is used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Unlike stimulant medications such as [[methylphenidate]] or [[amphetamine]], atomoxetine is classified as a non-stimulant therapeutic agent with a low abuse potential. It exerts its effects by increasing extracellular levels of [[norepinephrine]], particularly within the prefrontal cortex. Recent research suggests that atomoxetine also mildy inhibits the reuptake of [[serotonin]] at clinical dosages as well.

Unlike [[psychoactive class::stimulant]] medications such as [[methylphenidate]] or [[amphetamine]], atomoxetine is classified as a [[Nootropics|non-stimulant therapeutic agent]] with a low abuse potential. It exerts its effects by increasing extracellular levels of [[norepinephrine]], particularly within the prefrontal cortex. Recent research suggests that atomoxetine also mildy inhibits the reuptake of [[serotonin]] at clinical dosages as well.

== Chemistry ==

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* [[Methylphenidate]]

* [[Amphetamine]]

* [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]

* [[Norepinephrine]]

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 == Atomoxetine ==
-'''Atomoxetine''' (also known by the brand name '''Strattera''') is a prescription substance of the phenylpropylamine class. It acts as a [[sNRI|selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI)]], and is used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
+'''Atomoxetine''' (also known by the brand name '''Strattera''') is a prescription substance of the [[chemical class::phenylpropylamine]] class. It acts as a [[sNRI|selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI)]], and is used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
-Unlike stimulant medications such as [[methylphenidate]] or [[amphetamine]], atomoxetine is classified as a non-stimulant therapeutic agent with a low abuse potential. It exerts its effects by increasing extracellular levels of [[norepinephrine]], particularly within the prefrontal cortex. Recent research suggests that atomoxetine also mildy inhibits the reuptake of [[serotonin]] at clinical dosages as well.
+Unlike [[psychoactive class::stimulant]] medications such as [[methylphenidate]] or [[amphetamine]], atomoxetine is classified as a [[Nootropics|non-stimulant therapeutic agent]] with a low abuse potential. It exerts its effects by increasing extracellular levels of [[norepinephrine]], particularly within the prefrontal cortex. Recent research suggests that atomoxetine also mildy inhibits the reuptake of [[serotonin]] at clinical dosages as well.
 == Chemistry ==
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 * [[Methylphenidate]]
 * [[Amphetamine]]
-* [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]
 * [[Norepinephrine]]