Posted by teacherkris on March 15, 2003, at 9:37:00
In reply to Re: Strattera Tics/weird sleep, posted by Lexxey on March 15, 2003, at 8:50:39
Antonio I agree with what the previous poster said. I don't know anyone who has said it works immediately. It is definitely not like the stimulants but is more like an anti-depressant in that it takes time to build up in your system.
The side effects may be a result of starting too fast. As I've said in my other posts here my doctor is making me start extremely slowly and although my ADD doesn't give me the patience for that I'm glad I've waited it out. This is week five for me. I've gone up 10 mg per week with half in the a.m. and half in the afternoon. This week I'm going to 40 mg am only. Then next week I'll go to 40 am and 20 pm to see how I do.
Keep in mind that the therapeutic dose in the trials was an average of 95 mg with a range of 80 - 120mg. You don't say how much you were on but I would definitely say be patient. I'm seeing some benefits at 40 when I don't take my Concerta but not enough so with doctors suggestion I'm staying on the Concerta until I'm up to at least 80 and we'll see what happens. Good luck!
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