Posted by retrojen on January 11, 2005, at 20:49:04
Before I got on any meds, I did a search, and found that p-babble folks have more experience and knowledge than anywhere else on the web.
After lurking awhile, I still find that to be true. Could I get some feedback about some Strattera effects?
So far I've taken 4 doses of 25 mgs each. First dose was a relief for 1/2 a day- haven't felt so relaxed and in the moment in years. Then the fatigue hit and I napped.
That evening I stupidly had two drinks in 5 hours- it was my b-day.
Woke up miserable- huge crushing headache and nausea. Took my meds anyway with food- but threw up 5 hours later.
Days three and four I have become virtually inert I've slowed way down- thinking nonexistent for most part. Mostly I've been a lump on the couch, watching the world go by.
Some people say that it's better to dose PM rather than AM. Might that help in preventing getting zombified?
I'm supposed to go up to 40 mgs after two weeks.
Does my zombie state indicate that I'm getting too much or too little of it? Should I stick it out and see if I wake up in a few days before switching to PM? Do immediate fairly severe effects like I've had mean anything in terms of long term efficacy.
I know quite a few people from here were using it in 2002-2003. Are people still taking it? Did people start out like I have and find it helpful over all?
For the most part, I find it to be great for calming but ineffective for concentration and motivation.
Thanks for any info you can provide....
Jennifer
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