Posted by MomOfBoys on May 4, 2003, at 23:51:06
In reply to Re: Strattera 2+ months, posted by sarasane on April 29, 2003, at 11:27:57
I am 33 years old and have run the gamut of diagnoses including migraines, chronic tension headaches, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and probably some I can't think of now.
I recently went to see a new psych N.P. and it was her opinion that my symptoms sound to her like Adult ADD. I was game to try the Straterra right away and avoid the stimulants.
I was begun on 40 mg daily to increase to 80 mg after a week. I began taking 40 mg in the morning and I was so tired and sluggish...it was horrible! Those were my main complaints (constant fatigue, disorganization, not being able to accomplish much besides being a SAHM to my sons 9 and 3). Well, I persevered and took my 40 mg every morning without fail. About ten days in we went to Disney World for two weeks and I still continued to take 40 mg daily and did not increase the dose....why would I want to make myself bedbound?
After vacation, I got the bright idea to take the Straterra before bed, and what a difference immediately!!! Of course, after about three hours I had very restless sleep, but come morning, it was the first time I just ran out of bed, energetic and ready to conquer anything!
I now take 80 mg before bed and wake up early (i have never been a morning person) around 4-5 am and do my work (i work at home) and by the time the kids need to get up and out the door to school, I have most of my work quota done for the day, with energy to spare!
So, Straterra, SO FAR SO GOOD! Last week, my NP said if my sluggishness didn't go away she would add Ritalin/Adderall but today, right now, I don't think that is necessary.
My only side effects are not as good sleep at night and during the day I notice I am constantly thirsty and my contact lenses dry out more than usual.
I will gladly take these s/fx in exchange for my life lying on the couch feeling sorry for myself.
And, I am really glad to have found this board with Straterra info....I've been looking and not finding....Thanks for being here!
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