Posted by SLynn on January 23, 2003, at 12:40:19
In reply to Re: Strattera Allergic Reaction, posted by golfergman on January 23, 2003, at 10:26:10
> Yesterday I took my first dose of straterra 18mgs. Im 47 year old male and I know this is a very small dose. My first day I would have to say Im rather down about the whole ADD thing. I definetly felt an affect. I felt high as a kite and didnt like it at all. My Dr. wants to start out with small doses for 4 days. My feeling is I dont know if I can handle this. Im not taking it today because it made me edgy, uptight, couldnt sleep at night. In other words I didnt feel good about it. The same thing happened when I tried Ritalin. Does anyone have some insight or similar experiences. I feel rather down about the whole thing. I guess I'll just have to live with this the rest of my life.
Hello...I wanted to reply to your post because I do understand how you feel. I do not have ADD, but my son does and he feels the same way when he switches medications or starts a new one. Were you on medication before trying Strattera? If you were, you may be having withdrawal symptoms as well as symptoms from starting a new medication. I know when my son starts a new med, he looks "drugged" and is really "spacy" for the first couple of days. All that I can say is it sounds pretty normal what you are going through and to give it some time. From what I have read, it takes Strattera a few days to begin working (some people have waited at least 7 days). Also, you need to play with the dosage. If it is to high, you will feel bad, if it is to low, you will feel bad. It just takes time to get to the correct dosage for you. My doctor told me that Strattera is dosed by weight. Is this how your doctor is doing it? I know this is very frustrating for you....we have been going through ups and downs for 3 years. It is hard when you are treating a child because their bodies change so much. Hang in there and do not give up! I have read many posts about Strattera working great after some time.
Take care,
SLynn
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