PsychologyAugust 4, 2026
atomoxetine
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Definition
A non-stimulant medication primarily used to treat ADHD, which the article notes has been studied for use in social anxiety disorder but shows limited or contrasting results.
Etymology
The name is a constructed pharmaceutical term derived from the chemical structure of the compound, incorporating elements typical of drug nomenclature to distinguish it as a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
In the news
The article lists atomoxetine as a medication that should only be considered as a second-line therapy for social anxiety disorder due to its lack of proven efficacy in that specific context.
Social anxiety disorder: first-line therapy, medication, and comorbid disorders.
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