ADHD medications (nonstimulants)
- Non-Schedule-II ADHD options
- Atomoxetine/viloxazine: NE-based drugs
- Guanfacine/clonidine: alpha-2 agonists
- Centanafadine: monoamine reuptake inhibitor
- Slower onset than stimulants
- Useful with misuse concern/tics/insomnia
- Sedation + BP effects vary by agent
Class at a glance
- Non-Schedule-II ADHD options
Pharmacology
- Guanfacine/clonidine: alpha-2 agonists
- Centanafadine: monoamine reuptake inhibitor
Clinical role
- Atomoxetine/viloxazine: NE-based drugs
- Slower onset than stimulants
- Useful with misuse concern/tics/insomnia
Safety / monitoring
- Sedation + BP effects vary by agent
Self-check
- When are nonstimulant ADHD medications especially useful?
Misuse concern, tics or insomnia.
- How does onset of nonstimulant ADHD medications compare with stimulants?
Slower.
Drugs in this class (5)
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