Posted by Interject79 on January 19, 2004, at 19:15:23
In reply to How likely would it be for me to get Strattera?, posted by liquidchakra on January 19, 2004, at 7:16:41
Probably not hard to get Strattera prescribed or to get a sample. It's heavily marketed. It could be helpful at improving symptoms of depression and ADD. Look out for agitation/mood swings from the norepinephrine increase. I think the key with Strattera is to go slowly. *IMO* stay away from SSRIs except perhaps Prozac.
If your problems are with alertness and motivation, the good 'ole stimulants (sypathomimetics) like Adderall, Dexedrine, or Ritalin might be just fine. Adderall isn't very likely to induce manic states. Docs sometimes steer clear of them however, especially as first-line treatments for anything other than ADD or narcolepsy.
Try to stick to what is actually producing the most trouble for you when you talk to the doctor. And occasionally it is good to have someone (very close) go along with you.
Best wishes,
interject
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