Posted by KimberlyDi on November 7, 2003, at 16:50:26
In reply to Re: Try Strattera, helped me » KimberlyDi, posted by Clayton on November 7, 2003, at 11:47:21
Clayton,
> I will post this to several Stratera threads and so will try to keep it generic. <
First thing, the multiple posts of the same thing aren't necessary. One thread with a good summary in the subject will do the trick.
> What were your sysptoms. Why was it prescribed for you? Did it work and how well? How long did it take to work? How does your doc explain it's intended action and why did he/she choose it? I'm reading some scary stories about side effects and withdrawl. What side effects, if any, did you run
into? Did it improve your mood (especially if you transitioned from an SSRI)? Did it help, exacerbate or not effect your anxiety levels? Any effect on drive and motivation? Did it help your ADD (if that's one of your issues)? Is there ANY other advice, information or experiences you'd like to share on this? <Strattera was an entirely positive experience for me with exception to the cost (it's not on the preferred drug list and has a co-pay of $50). Worst side effects (SE's) were insomnia and dry mouth. Previously, I was on Effexor alone. Effexor made all ADD-symptoms worse. I couldn't concentrate, or recall words, or focus, or read, anything. I went wandering from room to room, forgetting my original intent to go into the room, to be distracted yet again, and again. Strattera was WONDERFUL in correcting those problems. I was sharp as a tack again at work. Decreased my appetite also.
I'm not currently taking it since I'm slowly withdrawing from Effexor but I might resume it in the future when I find what I think of as my *base* drug. The one that will handle my depression and anxiety problems. Effexor failed because it raised my blood pressure too high.
No problem about taking up my time... Psycho-bab wouldn't exist if it weren't for people with questions... and others with possible answers.
p.s. missed a few questions. my pdoc didn't suggest it, i did, after much research... i presented my case, and she decided it was worth a try. It had affect almost immediately (placebo effect?) and my mood was different, good and bad. Good because I was happy I could live up to my potential and it upped my energy level. Bad because I was more aggressive and stood up for myself more... previously being very passive. Bad for my already established relationship patterns... ha! Anxiety did not increase, actually decreased because of a higher confidence in my ability to handle life's curveballs. I was only on it a few months before I discontinued, no withdrawal from it. I was at 40mg X 2 daily at the end. PDoc did try to up me after only 4 day at 40mg x 1 daily in the beginning. It was too soon. I was jittery and decided to stay at 40mg x 1 daily for 2 weeks, then increased.
:)
KDi in Texas
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