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Posted by Cho on February 14, 2004, at 12:50:13
Starting Strattera for my 8yr old daughter diagnosed with inattentive ADD. Doctor suggests starting immediately with 40mg. We just started reading this forum today - is this dose really high to start? Our doctor said their is no reason to start gradually, that will just delay the effects.
Comments? Any similar experiences?
Thanks!!
Posted by fallsfall on February 14, 2004, at 16:32:22
In reply to Strattera, 8yr old, inattentive ADD - dosage?, posted by Cho on February 14, 2004, at 12:50:13
I started Strattera when I was 45. I started at 10 and went up 10 each week. I now take 80. Even at that rate I had some pretty bad nausea. When Strattera was new (last year) there were lots of posts on the meds board about people who didn't start slowly having a lot of trouble.
I would argue with the Doc and start slowly.
P.S. I really like Strattera (I take it for depression)
Posted by terrics on February 14, 2004, at 18:18:15
In reply to Re: Strattera, 8yr old, inattentive ADD - dosage?, posted by fallsfall on February 14, 2004, at 16:32:22
I would check this out on the medication board, but in the meantime I would start slow. If Doc does not agree find a new doc. Sometimes mom's do know best. terrics You can also check online. I get alot of med info there. pps I am a school nurse and use lots of ADD meds. With the younger kids the docs usually start slow.
Posted by Dinah on February 14, 2004, at 18:57:24
In reply to Strattera, 8yr old, inattentive ADD - dosage?, posted by Cho on February 14, 2004, at 12:50:13
Hi, there are several boards on this site, and I think you'll get the best response from the medication board, (plain) Psycho-Babble. You can follow the links at the top of this page or go directly to your post at:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040210/msgs/313376.html
Hope this helps!
Dinah
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