Posted by Nica on November 21, 2003, at 18:16:21
In reply to Re: strattera side effects, posted by MamaB on November 20, 2003, at 12:50:22
After today, I am so ready to quit this straterra. I felt so messed up but only after I drank coffee. My heart was racing I felt very unbalanced. I felt dehydrated. I Had to drink a lot of water. I had dry mouth and a numb tongue. At one point I was dizzy and had to sit and recuperate. From experience of 12 years ago, I feel like I'm on Cocaine. I took 80mg last night before bed. I'm going to take the advice of taking 40 at night and 40 at noon. I guess I won't drink coffee tomorrow either. (which I'm not happy about!) I really do want to get to the point where my body has become used to the medicine and the side affects subside. That's why I've decided that I'll go another day.
What's really disturbing is that my 7-year-old son takes this too. He takes 25mg. He was taking it before me. I've asked him if he feels different when he takes it and he says a little, but has no major complaints except that he hates swallowing the pill. But from what I've read in this forum, the drug really does affect each person differently. I'll let you know what I decide. Again, it's been beneficial reading everyone's experience. Thanks.
poster:Nica
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