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Re: Strattera inertia » KayeBaby

Posted by PoohBear on January 17, 2005, at 18:24:29

In reply to Re: Strattera inertia, posted by KayeBaby on January 16, 2005, at 4:13:37

I am now off Effexor and Prozac as well (my transition AD...)

I have decided to try Strattera again to see if it works better for me without an SSNRI in the mix.

I have tried in the morning.

Should I dose at night?

I have been taking 50mg of Seroquel at night for sleep.

Thanks!

Tony


> Strattera is an odd drug. I took it for awhile-maybe 2 1/2 months. Here is how it worked for me-
>
> The first few days I took it at night and it made me sleep like a rock but I awakened early and did ok.
> We upped the dose about every 4-5 days. When I got in abou the 40mg range to 60mg it was great. Total motivation and energy. Incredible focus!
> this lasted about 2 weeks. Then it settled down and I felt calm focused and awake. I was patient and just felt....I guess even and normal.
>
> Then I just could not fingure out the proper amount to take. More-less. I tried it all. I ended feeling like I could just sit in one place and stare at the wall-I was too calm. But not tired.
>
> When you up the dose expect that it will make you tired at first. This usually passed and strangely enough will become energizing.
>
> I wish I could have figured it out because when it worked it worked great!
>
> Good luck!
> Kaye


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