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Posted by saturn on November 2, 2007, at 20:19:08
How do the cardiovascular effects of Strattera compare with stimulants?
Has anyone here been intolerant of stimulant cardiovascular effects but done well with Strattera?
Also, does Strattera help with or worsen anxiety?
Thanks...Saturn
Posted by linkadge on November 2, 2007, at 21:12:18
In reply to Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by saturn on November 2, 2007, at 20:19:08
I thought straterra was good I wish I had stuck with it. It did not worsen my anxiety, but unfortunately it was the same or worse than rit/dex in terms of cardiovascular issues.
Linkadge
Posted by Zyprexa on November 2, 2007, at 22:14:24
In reply to Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by saturn on November 2, 2007, at 20:19:08
It raised my anxiety. It also made my cardiovascular system feel like it was failing. Its a great stimulant, but at the same time, drained my energy. I had a hard time getting out of bed, dizzy, and wobbly walking.
Posted by your#1fan on November 2, 2007, at 22:41:03
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by Zyprexa on November 2, 2007, at 22:14:24
Strattera at the time i was taking a diffrent medication with it, and it skyrocketed my brain, i was in a bad mood alot. It definerlty increases attention and alertness alot, but its not the enjoyable kind. Its more like a irrtibility kind.
But it all works diffrent.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VBPk1YJwIak
Posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2007, at 0:04:51
In reply to Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by saturn on November 2, 2007, at 20:19:08
Saturn are you going on staterra ? Phillipa
Posted by saturn on November 3, 2007, at 10:43:54
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants » saturn, posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2007, at 0:04:51
> Saturn are you going on staterra ? Phillipa
Don't know yet. Probably not. I need a med that won't mess w/ my heart. Saturn.
Posted by your#1fan on November 3, 2007, at 11:56:28
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants » Phillipa, posted by saturn on November 3, 2007, at 10:43:54
im sorry i just post that link..........ROFL.
I didnt like strattera at all..
Posted by saturn on November 3, 2007, at 20:41:59
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by linkadge on November 2, 2007, at 21:12:18
> I thought straterra was good I wish I had stuck with it. It did not worsen my anxiety, but unfortunately it was the same or worse than rit/dex in terms of cardiovascular issues.
>
> LinkadgeSo link do you take anything for ADHD? I can't tolerate stimulants and doubtfully Strattera. I think TCA's would be even worse. Stimulants worked amazingly. I've been kind of hopeful about guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv) but everyone seems to say it does little for attention.
Posted by linkadge on November 3, 2007, at 20:56:07
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants » linkadge, posted by saturn on November 3, 2007, at 20:41:59
No I do not take anything for ADHD. I do not have the full blown disorder. I manage symptoms by doing things while studying. For instance, I take papers out running with me, or learn on a treadmill. For me it is mainly restlessness and a noisy mind. It has been diagnosed as bipolar like symptoms but it doesn't do well on mood stabilizers.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2007, at 21:17:45
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by linkadge on November 3, 2007, at 20:56:07
Link definitely multitasking it must be hard. Phillipa
Posted by elanor roosevelt on November 4, 2007, at 5:53:31
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2007, at 21:17:45
before we begain to use the word "multitasking" as some sort of hororable challenge, the social scientists used the term "oversaturatiion"
Posted by your#1fan on November 6, 2007, at 19:27:40
In reply to Re: Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by elanor roosevelt on November 4, 2007, at 5:53:31
oversaturatiion! whats that suppost to mean, i wont say... (i dont know!)
a fan wants to know.
Posted by circusboy on November 7, 2007, at 22:04:57
In reply to Comparing Strattera and Stimulants, posted by saturn on November 2, 2007, at 19:19:08
If you do try Strattera, watch out for an increase in depression/depressive symptoms...
That stuff was great for concentration, but sent me into a spiral of despair. I'm not exaggerating -- I sort of collapsed in on myself. It took quite a while for me to start to feel better again. Search babble for "strattera depression" and you'll uncover some old threads about this (including at least one that I participated in: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060724/msgs/670439.html )
YMMV, of course... but here on babble, at least, not many people have been fans of atomoxetine.
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