Atomoxetine
medication Under reviewA non-stimulant medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Research summary
The scientific literature on atomoxetine is extensive in ADHD populations, but relatively sparse in healthy volunteers without ADHD or other psychiatric diagnoses. In healthy humans, small controlled studies indicate that atomoxetine produces mild stimulant-like subjective effects, modest cardiovascular changes, and partial similarity to methylphenidate in drug discrimination paradigms, but with generally lower intensity and no strong reinforcing effects. These characteristics support its classification as a low-abuse-potential NRI. Pilot work in healthy volunteers also explores how atomoxetine may modulate physiological and subjective responses to stress and to co-administered stimulants. These studies suggest that atomoxetine can alter stress reactivity and the experience of other psychostimulants, though evidence is limited by small sample sizes and short treatment durations. Overall, the research consensus in healthy humans is that atomoxetine is pharmacologically active with clear effects on norepinephrine signaling and autonomic function, but it is not established or recommended as a cognitive enhancer or general-purpose supplement for individuals without ADHD.
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Atomoxetine Effects in Humans: Stress and d-Amphetamine Responses in Healthy Volunteers
Sofuoglu M et al.
Discriminative-stimulus, self-reported, performance, and cardiovascular effects of atomoxetine in methylphenidate-trained humans.
Stoops WW, Glaser PE, Rush CR
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Atomoxetine Effects in Humans: Stress and d-Amphetamine Responses in Healthy Volunteers
Sofuoglu M et al.
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Discriminative-stimulus, self-reported, performance, and cardiovascular effects of atomoxetine in methylphenidate-trained humans.
Stoops WW, Glaser PE, Rush CR
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Long-Term, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy of Atomoxetine in Adults With ADHD: Final Report of a 4-Year Study
Adler LA et al.
Efficacy of atomoxetine in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An integrated analysis of multicenter placebo-controlled trials
Hines JL et al.
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Cardiovascular, cognitive, and subjective effects of atomoxetine in combination with intravenous methamphetamine
Sofuoglu M et al.
Discriminative-stimulus, self-reported, performance, and cardiovascular effects of atomoxetine in methylphenidate-trained humans.
Stoops WW, Glaser PE, Rush CR
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Cardiovascular, cognitive, and subjective effects of atomoxetine in combination with intravenous methamphetamine
Sofuoglu M et al.
Discriminative-stimulus, self-reported, performance, and cardiovascular effects of atomoxetine in methylphenidate-trained humans.
Stoops WW, Glaser PE, Rush CR
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Long-Term, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy of Atomoxetine in Adults With ADHD: Final Report of a 4-Year Study
Adler LA et al.
Efficacy of atomoxetine in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An integrated analysis of multicenter placebo-controlled trials
Hines JL et al.
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Long-Term, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy of Atomoxetine in Adults With ADHD: Final Report of a 4-Year Study
Adler LA et al.
Efficacy of atomoxetine in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An integrated analysis of multicenter placebo-controlled trials
Hines JL et al.
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May Help With
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affecting focus, impulse control, and executive function
Long-Term, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy of Atomoxetine in Adults With ADHD: Final Report of a 4-Year Study
Adler LA et al.
Efficacy of atomoxetine in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An integrated analysis of multicenter placebo-controlled trials
Hines JL et al.
Research (5 studies)
Efficacy of atomoxetine in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: An integrated analysis of multicenter placebo-controlled trials
Hines JL et al.
Cardiovascular, cognitive, and subjective effects of atomoxetine in combination with intravenous methamphetamine
Sofuoglu M et al.
Long-Term, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy of Atomoxetine in Adults With ADHD: Final Report of a 4-Year Study
Adler LA et al.
Atomoxetine Effects in Humans: Stress and d-Amphetamine Responses in Healthy Volunteers
Sofuoglu M et al.
Discriminative-stimulus, self-reported, performance, and cardiovascular effects of atomoxetine in methylphenidate-trained humans.
Stoops WW, Glaser PE, Rush CR
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