Posted by XanyADDam on February 1, 2007, at 2:42:08
In reply to Strattera newbie, posted by kevinj909 on January 31, 2007, at 15:23:41
> Hey all,
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> I just started taking Strattera 25mg a day and am on day 2. So far so good. I feel a little happier and head a little clearer. Is there anything I should be aware of in the long run? Has everyone had pretty good experiences? Should I avoid drinking beer or anything?
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> thanks in advance for your comments
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> -Kevin
>Well, Kevin, I'm glad you feel happier and that your head is "clear". When I was given Strattera, I was inpatient at the time mind you, it clouded my judgment completely..I could not think clearly. I believe that it was a combination of the Strattera, Depakote and Risperdal...I was not familiar with any of these drugs when I was prescribed them. When I went off the Strattera, the fog began to lift..I then discontinued Risperdal, and I was back to my somewhat-normal self. My feeling is that it was simply a bad cocktail..if I hadn't been on the Risperdal I would have been more inclined to wait for the side-effects of the Strattera to subside. Which they almost always do..so hang in there, Kevin. You got nothing to worry about. Personally, my feeling is that a beer or two couldn't hurt. Strattera is not a depressant and won't enhance the effects of the small amounts of alcohol in the beer, though I'm not a doctor mind you.
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