Posted by JohnDoenut on August 11, 2004, at 16:09:59
In reply to Minor quibble... » JohnDoenut, posted by Racer on August 9, 2004, at 0:45:37
> It's a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, so it's less like a stimulant, and more like an SSRI in that it targets a specific neurotransmitter system in its affects.
>My limited understanding of these drugs is that where norepinpherine is concerned, it is what is acted upon by ADD stimulant types of drugs like ritalin, adderal, and wellbutrin. So while it
differs from those with its S-RI qualities, the
affect is similer to stimulants.
Wellbutrin is used as an AD but it works on N as opposed to S but its also used for ADD.When I take straterra I feel like I have taken adderal but without the negative effects of it.
Some people who take ritalin and adderal report
it have an uplifting mood quality if only
for a short time. Anyway I find Straterra has the stimulating qualities and the mood uplifting qualities for me. After reading about SSRI's and the side effects I felt it was not for me and I didnt want to try them.Good luck with it!
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