Posted by Christen on July 29, 2003, at 6:09:59
In reply to Re: Any Strattera pros out there? » Christen, posted by Viridis on July 29, 2003, at 1:12:47
> I didn't react the way you did, but I had some annoying side effects like nausea, muscle stiffness, etc. with each dosage increase. In each case, these went away pretty quickly, and I just went up on the dose fairly gradually.
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> I noticed an immediate benefit in terms of concentration and mood, but everyone's different, and often it takes quite a bit of trial and error to find the med (or combination) that's best for you. I should add that I don't take Strattera alone; I also take Klonopin and Adderall, and for me this seems to be a good mix.
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> Maybe a benzodiazepine like Klonopin would be better suited to your irritability, perhaps alone or in combination with the Strattera. For me the Adderall (a stimulant) is a big help, but that's for ADD, and you're unlikely to get a prescription without that diagnosis. As Utopizen mentioned, Provigil would also be a good thing to try with the Strattera if you're looking for an energy boost that's unlikely to make you anxious or irritable.
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> In any case, I'd give the Strattera a decent shot (two or three weeks) and if it isn't right for you, be very definite about this with your doctor and be prepared to discuss alternatives.
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> By the way, if you're not seeing a psychiatrist, I'd strongly suggest you do so. It can be hard to find a good one, but my experience is that they know much more about psychiatric meds than GPs and are more willing to try combinations etc.
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> Good luck!Thanks for your response. I have been diagnosed with ADD by a psychiatrist. I guess I'll just have to wait and see how this one works. I have an appointment in a week and a half.
I get nervous about taking too many meds. It seems like a lot of hard work to find the right combo. I will definetly save your message for future reference.
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