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Stimulants

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Street names: Strattera, ATX, The non-stimulant ADHD med

⚡What it does

  • Selective NRI for ADHD: focus without a classic stimulant feel; slow build over weeks

⚠Key risks

  • Not a classic high — misuse limited, but snorted/injected attempts reported
  • LIVER INJURY (rare, boxed-warning class)
  • Suicidal-ideation warning in children/adolescents
  • Cardiovascular: BP/HR elevation
  • Sexual dysfunction

✚Overdose signs

  • Agitation, GI distress
  • Tachycardia, BP elevation
  • Liver signs (rare)

Category comparison — Stimulants

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
Atomoxetine (Strattera)Rx-only — not controlledNot a classic high — misuse limited, but snorted/injected attempts reported; LIVER INJURY (rare, boxed-warning class)~$1–$4 per capsule grey-market
CocaineSchedule IIHeart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle~$60–$120 per gram
Speed (amphetamine paste)Schedule IIInsomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating~$10–$40 per gram
MethamphetamineSchedule IIAddiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis~$20–$100 per gram
Adderall (amphetamine salts)Schedule IIDependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet
Adderall XRSchedule IISame as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does Atomoxetine (Strattera) look like?

10–100 mg capsules

What are the signs of a Atomoxetine (Strattera) overdose?

Agitation, GI distress; Tachycardia, BP elevation; Liver signs (rare) Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Not a classic high — misuse limited, but snorted/injected attempts reported Dependence can develop with regular use.

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