atomoxetine issues

[stevedomer123]

i have been on atomoxetine for about 3 years recently i have seen a decline in its success would anyone a better non stimulant that would be advisable to go on

[STEM_Dad]

How well did atomoxetine work for you when it was working at it's best? And what was your dosage?

If it was working well for you, perhaps you would need an adjustment in the dosage. For instance, if your dosage is 40mg or 60mg, then there's room to move up to 80mg or 100mg.

If it wasn't ever very effective, or if you were already at the maximum dosage, then you might indeed most benefit from a change of medication.

A newer, similar medication to atomoxetine which has been said to be more effective for some people is prescribed under the brand name Qelbree. You might ask your doctor about that.

Other non-stimulant medications which have been found to be helpful for ADHD, but are ordinarily prescribed for other health conditions, include:

• bupropion - a smoking cessation medication (according to Google, in the UK that is all it's approved to be listed for; in the US, it is also approved as an antidepressant); it would have to be prescribed "off-label", but I don't know if doctors in the UK can do that, like doctors in the US can

• guanfacine or clonidine - blood pressure medications, which have been found to help with ADHD; they might not help with attention and hyperactivity management as much as other medications, but they have been found to me helpful with the emotional dysregulation that comes with ADHD; sometimes, one of these is prescribed as a secondary medication, along with a stimulant or atomoxetine

That's all I can think of off the top of my head. I'm just repeating what I've read. (I am just a layman, not a medical expert.)