Posted by Racer on August 8, 2004, at 15:14:59
In reply to Re: Strattera as a mild stimulant?, posted by Torque on August 8, 2004, at 14:51:58
Now, I was taking it as an anti-depressant, and was also taking three other drugs that interfered with its action, as well as Provigil which is a stimulant, so take into consideration that I was speeding out of my mind from the other drugs, BUT I think it was pretty effective as an anti-depressant for me, and I didn't notice much sedation. Again, Prozac had me skitting out of my skin, xanax tends to leave me depressed for about 36 hours after taking it, and the Provigil is My Friend... Who knows what it would have been like without the other drugs?
On the other hand, it seemed to be the easiest of the anti-depressants for me, fewest side effects -- and most of those side effects were WELCOME, none of the real deal-killers for me that all the others have had -- and, well, just the easiest med for me. I'm truly hoping to try it again.
I know that it's not directly on point, since I had so much else on board, but I hope that helps a bit. It might be more sedating without the other drugs, but it didn't seem to do it to me, although when I started it, it could have laid me out in front of a truck and I doubt I'd have noticed. By the time I had a steady state, though, it seemed to be pretty neutral that way.
Best luck.
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