Posted by zeugma on June 13, 2004, at 10:57:38
In reply to Re: more strattera thoughts, pdoc called » zeugma, posted by Ktemene on June 13, 2004, at 4:26:32
> It's good that your pdoc admitted being wrong about you and Strattera. What stimulant are you thinking of trying? Are you having any problems going off Strattera? I hope you're continuing to do OK.>
Thank you for the concern. My pdoc (yes, still the same one, I will see how much he can help me now that the strattera is not an issue) suggested a short-acting one: am I correct in supposing that plain old Ritalin is the shortest-acting one? What about d-amphetamine? Does Adderall come in an immediate release as well as XR version? I need something that will help with physical energy as well as mental focus, but that will wear off quickly enough so i can sleep (still experiencing some insomnia). I would appreciate any suggestions.
I am continuing to do OK. I was able to do my laundry this week and to go to the supermarket this weekend, which shows that I am getting some energy back.
I still feel disillusioned over medications. Strattera was supposed to be a wonder drug, and it seemed to be for me at first. I remember wondering at the time if Strattera would make the TCA's obsolescent. The stims have been around forever, they are not miracles, but if they can treat aspects of my disorder, that is all i am looking for. I may start on a stimulant as early as tomorrow. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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