Posted by juanantoniod on February 9, 2003, at 14:54:30
In reply to Re: Strattera poop out?? Need some opinions please., posted by nmk on February 9, 2003, at 12:06:21
Hello Nicole,
I will be using the medication only as an augmentation for depression. I do not have ADHD. Everything else, but not that -- j/k lol.
Perhaps if you discussed the prescribing indications maximum dosages with your pdoc, you could get him to go up a bit on your dosage (or you could do it yourself with the pills you have and then try to get more after the fact).
I will post after I start taking Strattera. But your post has been very valuable to me, especially since it shows that I might achieve a response at a much lower dosage than that given for ADHD. My pdoc isn't as up on all the new stuff as I am so he kind of lets me guide the way.
Best wishes to you,
Antonio
> The feeling I miss most is waking up and WANTING to get out of bed rather than dreading it.)
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> I hear you on that one! This past week, all I have wanted to do is roll over and continue with my peaceful slumber. Unfortunately, this is not an option since I have three kids and work full-time.
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> I asked my doctor about the difference in dosages for depression only and for ADD ( I do not have ADD) and he said the max dosage he prescribes for depression is 40 mg. So you are right, I have room to increase and I will talk to him tomorrow to get his ok. If this doesn't work, I think a healthy dose of estrogen might do the trick. Thanks to you and SLS for responding, I really appreciate it. Please keep me posted on what your pdoc says and we can compare notes. Are you ADD or are you taking it for depression only? SLS had asked me if I am augmenting with anything and yes, zoloft 50 mg and synthroid.
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> Nicole
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