Posted by Ritchie on April 28, 2003, at 20:46:46
In reply to Strattera: Dosage, Dry Mouth, and Sexuality, posted by yeltom on April 28, 2003, at 15:13:42
> 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.
I have been on Strattera for depression for what 4-6 weeks, the side effects have all almost disappeared except dry mouth which is the anti-cholergenic (sp?) effect and no appetite. i am up to 80 mg now splitting 40 40 twice a day. I think this is a med that takes a while to work and i think if you want immediate response you are not going to get it. I am being patient and since this seems to be working i am sticking with it. i feel at the higher dose the urinary retention problem went away and the depression is getting better. Also my anxiety is gone which is a nice change. I like the Strattera, even my high blood pressure taking the coral calcium is running below normal. Plus the weight loss is a welcome side effect. Plus i have had no problem with a low sex drive. Mine hasn't changed a bit.
Jax
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