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
