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Re: Strattera and Ritalin or Strattera only

Posted by joe smith2 on January 14, 2004, at 20:48:45

In reply to Re: Strattera and Ritalin or Strattera only, posted by LightShifter on January 14, 2004, at 20:13:13

Hey Lightsaber,
I started on strattera on 40 mg. I have been experiencing a few side effects such as being a little disconnected when around other people. I am yet to see the full sexual side effects but when do these usually start to take effect. Also, I am worried that I will lose my appetite. I have been on it for 6 days. Am I in for a rough couple of weeks or has the worst passed.
Thanks,
Joe


> Over and over again I hear of people complaining about Strattera when they take 40 mg or more per day - even though this is the "suggested" adult dosage.... This stuff is much more potent than they believe it is - at least for many of us.
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> I always recommend starting low and working up. It seems for most other drugs doctors seem to follow this practice but I guess as Lilly has 40 mg. starter packs for adults, the doctors presume it must be ok to start there.... even though the capsules come in much smaller doses (of 10 & 18 mg. I think).
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> I believe if more people started at 10 mg and slowly worked their way up only if they needed to a lot less negative side-effects and resulting discontinuances of Strattera would happen.
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> I have been taking Ritalin for several years.
> > > It has been a great help to my ADD and depression
> > > and helps me fight otherwise constant fatigue. However, it does not address all my challenges with focus and attention which seem to be getting worse with age. I have started taking Strattera (60mg) which has worked well. I am concerned that I know need to take 3 meds (Cylexa-for depression, and Ritalin and Stattera for ADD).
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> > > I am considering discontinuing the Ritalin but
> > > am concerned with fatigue. I read in some of the other messages that Strattera makes some individuals drowsey and that taking it at night can help this. Does anyone have any input on discontinuing Ritalin for Strattera. I know I will have to test it for myself to see what works best for me but I thought I would do some homework on it first.
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> > Kemet,
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> > I did take Ritalin for PTSD symptoms and for activation purposes (I have the fatigue problem), but it caused me to lose too much weight.
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> > Now I take Strattera and feel much better. I'm activated but still have an appetite. I only take 25mg. in the a.m. 50mg. ruined me: I got very sick and very very tired.
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> > Mimi
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