Psychiatria pre prax 2/2017

Use of atomoxetine in the treatment of adult ADHD – case study

The case study describes a young adult woman coming to a psychiatric clinic primarily for problems with attention deficit. The patient is diagnosed with ADHD and started on non-stimulant medication atomoxetine, causing improvement in attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity leading to improvement in academic functioning and better time management.

Keywords: ADHD, adult ADHD, treatment, atomoxetine