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Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 16, 2009, at 20:52:09
I started taking Statterra a few weeks ago bc it was there
A reject from a combo that didn't workbut I had missed a pdoc appointment so I thought I would try again
This time the urinary retention that had been a problem passed after 4 or 5 days and i was doing pretty well on 40mg twice a day
after 2 weeks the drowsiness whomped me
it's almost 10pm and i just woke up after laying down "for a moment" at 2I have to go to the pdoc on monday
the strattera has at least doubled my reading concentration
so i am going to try taking it at nighti don't know what else to try
the strattera also got me out of my social isolation a bit
Posted by Phillipa on May 16, 2009, at 23:38:25
In reply to Strattera, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 16, 2009, at 20:52:09
Well that's good. But if you take at night you're thinking you will sleep? Wouldn't that be something. Love Phillipa
Posted by bleauberry on May 17, 2009, at 11:50:09
In reply to Strattera, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 16, 2009, at 20:52:09
Well, since you now know that norepinephrine is somehow a player in your chemistry, I would suggest trying Savella (Milnacipran). It will give a more balanced therapy between norepinephrine and serotonin, but quite strong on norepinephrine.
It is my opinion that norepinephrine meds, through feedback mechanisms, tend to reset autonomic dysfunctions over time (months), such as adrenals and then thyroid as it adjusts to the adrenals. But, if your adrenals were dysfunctional to begin with, as I believe most of us experience but are not aware of, then the readjustment resetting period is commonly marked with worsening of symptoms such as fatigue and tiredness. People I've read about at other forums that did well on Strattera or Milnacipran seemed to not see the true benefits shine through the side effects or adjustments until a period of 3 to 6 months.
Or you could try simply lowering the dose.
No matter what you do, it is going to take more than a few weeks to see how things develop.
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 17, 2009, at 14:24:34
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by bleauberry on May 17, 2009, at 11:50:09
> Well, since you now know that norepinephrine is somehow a player in your chemistry, I would suggest trying Savella (Milnacipran). It will give a more balanced therapy between norepinephrine and serotonin, but quite strong on norepinephrine.
>
> It is my opinion that norepinephrine meds, through feedback mechanisms, tend to reset autonomic dysfunctions over time People I've read about at other forums that did well on Strattera or Milnacipran seemed to not see the true benefits shine through the side effects or adjustments until a period of 3 to 6 months.
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> Or you could try simply lowering the dose.
> >
Are you suggesting that I add the savella or switch to it?
The strattera gave me great focus and patience
I was getting a lot done but I was a bit fearful
and was f*rt*ng a lot (oh the trades we make)I took the strattera last night
got up at six
laid down at 11
til two
now all i can do is stare
i'm in the middle of packing to move
i'm on a desperate quest for work
there is no staring time built in to my schedule
Posted by Phillipa on May 17, 2009, at 19:53:41
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 17, 2009, at 14:24:34
How long has it been since not working? Love Phillipa very stressful.
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 18, 2009, at 21:56:14
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by bleauberry on May 17, 2009, at 11:50:09
my pdoc has never heard of savella
he wasn't in the mood for me today
just wrote some of the same scripts
i'm going to stick with the strattera and stay awake with modifinal
but i will be able to stay awake on strattera eventually
yes?still need some dopamine
i have almost no reward system going
Posted by desolationrower on May 19, 2009, at 0:12:43
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 18, 2009, at 21:56:14
i wonder if yohimbe would be just the thing. like alpha2 autoreceptor overstimulation.
-d/r
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 23, 2009, at 13:54:10
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by desolationrower on May 19, 2009, at 0:12:43
> i wonder if yohimbe would be just the thing. like alpha2 autoreceptor overstimulation.
>
> -d/r
what is alpha2 autoreceptor overstimulation?
Posted by desolationrower on May 24, 2009, at 21:50:39
In reply to Re: Strattera, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 23, 2009, at 13:54:10
activation of alpha2 autoreceptors reduces release of noradrenaline
-d/r
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