Posted by undopaminergic on November 8, 2022, at 12:34:51
In reply to More taychcardia on atomoxetine than Ritalin, posted by linkadge on November 7, 2022, at 15:30:35
> Ritalin doesn't do much to speed up my heart rate. Sometimes, it actually slows it down. On the other hand, atomoxetine consistently raises my heart rate to uncomfortable levels.
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> The idea that ritalin is a "stimulant" and atomoxetine is not, is just semantics in my opinion.
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> LinkadgeI think they used to call such substances "tonics", or more specifically "cardiotonics" with reference to drugs stimulating the heart.
Atomoxetine is not much of a "psychostimulant" or "CNS stimulant", so that's why it is regarded as non-stimulant.
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