Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 775050

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Im mad at Eli Lilly for putting Strattera on the M

Posted by rjlockhart on August 9, 2007, at 13:33:05

I know i need to stop complaining. But feeling like im linda blair, head turning around, brain going bezurk.

To be honest i dont know why they used strattera. I dont want to take it any longer. But its the last option. If i have to use this for the only benefit that it increases alertness then with the other side effects, agitation, emotional illabllity, moody, no wonder Atomoxetine flucked as an antidepessant im suprised the Eli Lilly's Test rats didnt try to commit suicide by drowning them self. ROFL

I really dislike Strattera because the hell its putting me through.

But i have to endure it through school.

Matt

 

Re: » rjlockhart

Posted by Glydin on August 9, 2007, at 13:49:20

In reply to Im mad at Eli Lilly for putting Strattera on the M, posted by rjlockhart on August 9, 2007, at 13:33:05


> I really dislike Strattera because the hell its putting me through.
>

~~~ I'm sorry you are having a difficult time but others may be doing well on it and have found it helpful.

 

Re: » Glydin

Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on August 9, 2007, at 16:59:38

In reply to Re: » rjlockhart, posted by Glydin on August 9, 2007, at 13:49:20

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> > I really dislike Strattera because the hell its putting me through.
> >
>
> ~~~ I'm sorry you are having a difficult time but others may be doing well on it and have found it helpful.
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Yes, but as I posted, there are some cautions being raised, not just in the 'general public', but among clinicians and researchers re: Strattera . My personal feeling is that a drug like Effexor seems to have a good ratio of it's affecting smaller amounts of norepinephrine balanced with a slightly stronger effect on Serotonin. Still.... Just an observation, but two of the most popular meds that also effect norepinephrine (and are marketed towards those with anxiety disorders as well...as one clinician researcher I met at McMaster Health Sciences stated..that norepinephrine medications may not be good for people with anxiety, agitation, and high-stress.) are Paxil and Effexor(esp. at high doses). For some, these two meds seem to cause a lot more problems, including withdrawal and adverse reactions. I don't have the sources handy, but I will find them and post them when I can. So, we can piece together some ideas about Strattera and the problems found with it.

Jay

 

Re: » Jay_Bravest_Face

Posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2007, at 17:46:56

In reply to Re: » Glydin, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on August 9, 2007, at 16:59:38

See I knew that's why all the SSRI's require a benzo. How does straterra fit in there? I know a person who really got a lift from it and loved but it pooped out after a few weeks now doing great on resquip .25, Tiney dose of zyprexa. Love Phillipa

 

Re: » Phillipa

Posted by Glydin on August 9, 2007, at 18:14:01

In reply to Re: » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2007, at 17:46:56

> See I knew that's why all the SSRI's require a benzo.

~~~ For everybody on all SSRI's? Always?

 

Re:

Posted by steel on August 9, 2007, at 19:02:22

In reply to Re: » Phillipa, posted by Glydin on August 9, 2007, at 18:14:01

> > See I knew that's why all the SSRI's require a benzo.
>
> ~~~ For everybody on all SSRI's? Always?

Agree,think we need to remember that we have nothing but theorys,these meds might simply help us manage the illness,but the cure itself may lie somewhere that has nothing to do with the raising of these chemicals.

Also were not having them managed,checked by a doc,were just using guess work,its a bit scary to me that so many of us are allowed to make some bold statements of our views on the way these drugs work,forgetting possably that people may be reading this for the first time and the type of impmact we might be having on these people.

I regret there is no higher order managing this board making sure opinions are regulated.

 

Re: Im mad at Eli Lilly for putting Strattera on t » rjlockhart

Posted by Quintal on August 9, 2007, at 19:17:36

In reply to Im mad at Eli Lilly for putting Strattera on the M, posted by rjlockhart on August 9, 2007, at 13:33:05

Is it possible to take a smaller dose? As you've pointed out before, the Prozac you're taking also has noradrenergic activity so it's reasonable to think your noradrenergic system in being overstimulated and that you'd do better on less. I've noticed a definite improvement in your ADHD symptoms since you started taking it though, so it would be a shame to give it up. I loathed reboxetine because it made me so anxious and jittery - even 4mg Klonopin couldn't relax me, so I understand how you feel. I combined reboxetine with Mirapex and they seemed to offset the side effects of each other. I think you might have trouble getting a doctor to prescribe it to you though.

Q

 

Re: good to hear from you again steel (nm) » steel

Posted by missjulie on August 9, 2007, at 19:37:48

In reply to Re:, posted by steel on August 9, 2007, at 19:02:22

 

Re: SRI's..and Strattera isn't bad for everyone » Phillipa

Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on August 10, 2007, at 7:41:25

In reply to Re: » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Phillipa on August 9, 2007, at 17:46:56

> See I knew that's why all the SSRI's require a benzo. How does straterra fit in there? I know a person who really got a lift from it and loved but it pooped out after a few weeks now doing great on resquip .25, Tiney dose of zyprexa. Love Phillipa
>

I don't know Phillipa, but with the SRI's, much of the original research and trials conducted before their release, in particular the case with Prozac, showed that many where, or had to take a benzo as well. But see, I do absolutely fine on 60mg's of Prozac (mind you I take a mood stabilizer) This med, and the dose as well, just are not suitable for some people.

Having said that, I think I've come across a bit of the wrong way. (Surely...moi??..lol:)
I am not trying to demonize Strattera, but like with SRI's, and most psych meds, there has to be cautions for certain people who have a bad reaction to the med. That's really about it. I have never seen the harm in marketing a med that was shown 'generally regarded as safe'. But, when the numbers and data get fudged (As with the SRI's, and Effexor, et al), what's the harm in putting out some general cautions and concerns? I think it boils down to the stock owners not liking those things. With monitoring by the patient and the doctor (which should be done when anybody is taking medication), some meds will be fine for many people, but there are often very strong adverse effects for some, that suggest we should approach, at least, with caution. No biggie..really.

Peace...Jay

 

Please be civil » rjlockhart

Posted by Deputy Racer on August 10, 2007, at 14:31:13

In reply to Im mad at Eli Lilly for putting Strattera on the M, posted by rjlockhart on August 9, 2007, at 13:33:05

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> im suprised the Eli Lilly's Test rats didnt try to commit suicide by drowning them self. ROFL
>
>

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