Posted by AtomicTom on April 28, 2003, at 20:31:32
In reply to Strattera: Dosage, Dry Mouth, and Sexuality, posted by yeltom on April 28, 2003, at 15:13:42
Strattera:
(A) did nothing whatsoever for my ADD
(B) slightly _increased_ my depression
(C) totally eliminated my sex drive and made orgasms nearly impossible (and very abnormal -- prostatitis is a _known_ side effect of Strattera, and it went away immediately on cessation).Obviously the drug will affect different users differently. But for me, the drug had many VERY unpleasant costs, and no real benefits. Back on my Adderall -- it's not perfect, but I'm lumping along...
-- Tom
> I previously started new threads to ask questions, but no one answered me, so I'm hoping that this is the most active Straterra thread. I'm taking 60 mg of Prozac and have added Straterra to increase energy and focus and further reduce my depression. I'm starting off very slowly, only 10 mg a day. I'm on day 4. I understand that prozac can make one a poor metabolizer of Straterra, and for all I know I'm naturally a poor metabolizer. Originally, I experienced minor stomach problems, problems staying asleep, and dry mouth. Stomach problems have gone away, sleep problems have gone away, but I still have dry mouth. Does that ever go away???? I plan on upping my dosage, but I don't want more dry mouth. Also, I would like to hear how Straterra is affecting their sexuality, especially people whose sexual function has been negatively impacted by Prozac, like me, or another SSRI. Thanks. I would really appreciate some responses.
poster:AtomicTom
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