Health Psychology Research / HPR / Volume 10 / Issue 3 / DOI: 10.52965/​001c.38360
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Viloxazine for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity   Disorder

Christopher L Robinson1* Katelyn Parker2 Saurabh Kataria3 Evan Downs2 Rajesh Supra4 Alan D. Kaye5 Omar Viswanath6 Ivan Urits7
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1 Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2 Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine
3 Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center at Shreveport
4 Georgetown University School of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine
5 Department of Anesthesia, Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine
6 Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants, Envision Physician Services
7 Southcoast Physician Group, Southcoast Physician Group
Published: 22 September 2022
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a widely diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder giving rise to symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness that can impair daily functioning. Stimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, are the mainstay of treatment for ADHD. However, nonstimulant drugs such as viloxazine, atomoxetine, guanfacine, and clonidine are becoming more popular due to minimal adverse effects when compared to stimulants.

Recent Findings

Viloxazine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) originally used to treat depression in adults with activity in both the noradrenergic as well as serotonergic pathways. Studies have demonstrated its efficacy for its use in the treatment of ADHD. Unlike stimulants, viloxazine has a decreased chance of substance abuse, drug dependance, and withdrawal symptoms upon the cessation of therapy. Additionally, dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens after treatment with viloxazine are elevated considerably less in comparison with traditional stimulant ADHD treatments. Viloxazine provides an alternative, nonstimulant approach to treating ADHD.

Summary

Viloxazine is a recently approved, non-stimulant medication functions by inhibiting the uptake of norepinephrine which has been seen to be decreased in patients with ADHD. When patients do not respond to first-line stimulants, cannot tolerate the side effects, or have contraindications to stimulants, viloxazine may be a nonstimulant option offering patients an increasing arsenal of medications to treat ADHD.

Keywords
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Viloxazine
Treatment
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