Posted by IsoM on February 5, 2003, at 13:48:30
In reply to Is Strattera supposed to work immediately, like a, posted by ShelliR on February 5, 2003, at 10:32:22
Shelli, if it works like Provigil, rather than the average stims, it takes a while before yo notice anything. But I know very little about Strattera & can't answer you specifically.
It seems those who posted about Provigil working immediately for them were also the ones where it pooped out & they no longer take it. For me, Provigil took a week or two to work, but it continues to do so faithfully. I still wonder if the immediate effect for others wasn't a hopeful anticipation causing a temporary dopamine boost in their levels. That acts like a powerful stimulant too.
I know this question is about Strattera, but be patient. I think being a skeptic about a med is the best attitude to have when trying it out. Then, if it works, you KNOW it's the med & not your own boost in dopamine & hope.
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