Posted by cmcdougall on April 25, 2003, at 13:54:02
In reply to strattera 1 week, posted by fender5 on April 21, 2003, at 20:50:29
Hi all - I think it must be about a year since I've posted. I wonder if anyone even remembers me. Anyway, I have been on stims for about 10 years - Adderal, Ritalin, Concerta, even Provigil (not all at once of course). They work allright (didn't like the provigil tho'), but the ups and downs are a pain, as well as having to get a prescription every month. Plus it is convenient being able to have a pick-me-up when needed, ie to stay up late or get up real early.
My pdoc talked me into trying Strattera and so far, so good. I have to admit I was not too keen on the idea but figured I could always go back to stims if it didn't work out. I took 40mg for 4 days, and have taken 80mg since.
I have much more focus, without the motor-mouth and crashes. I feel more "loving" towards everyone (??). I am able to get started and follow through much better on projects.
If things continue to go this well, I will stay with it. I have not had any negative side effects, but the ones caused by my other meds are so bad I probably can't notice any new ones. ;-)
Drugs I now take:
80mg Strattera in the morning
40mg Lexapro at night
50-100mg Trazodone at night
200mg Zonegram at nightCount me as one of Strattera's successes - SO FAR...
Carly
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