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Posted by becksA on September 21, 2003, at 23:52:08
I've been on strattera for a while and have now upped it to 120 mg / day...doesn't seem to be helping to aleviate any ADD symptoms like organization, or time management. Should I go higher, DO people go higher than 120? I am big, 6'6" ...
thanks
Posted by Kacy on September 22, 2003, at 9:48:45
In reply to Strattera - Dosage???, posted by becksA on September 21, 2003, at 23:52:08
Since you are a big guy and are already well into trying the drug, I think you should ride out an increase or two. It shouldn't take more than a month to go up once and you would then know whether or not it could help. I know time goes too slowly when you are waiting for a response, but you've primed the pump and I hope you'll give it a chance.
Posted by becksA on September 22, 2003, at 19:51:47
In reply to Re: Strattera - Dosage???, posted by Kacy on September 22, 2003, at 9:48:45
ok...so people DO actually go over 120 then...I'm definitly willing to try. When I first started the med for about a week it was working GREAT, just like i hoped, then it stopped...
Posted by Kacy on September 23, 2003, at 19:11:26
In reply to Re: Strattera - Dosage???, posted by becksA on September 22, 2003, at 19:51:47
I got used to 80 mg (5'8", 150 lbs) and the affect waned. It took longer than a week for me–about two months. I went up to 100 at the three month mark. So, if you are a lot larger than me, it makes sense that 120 is not a lot. Plus, you may metabolize it well.
I take mine on an empty stomach each morning and have only water for an hour. I read if you even put a lozenge in your mouth, your brain signals your stomach to close up to begin the digestive process. To get the best out of the pills, you want it to go into the duodenum intact, to be absorbed there instead of being partially absorbed in the stomach. I'm taking it really early; it doesn't necessarily last the whole day but it holds pretty well. Try that. I take some vitamins and I also take 75 mg Effexor with it. One of the supplements I take with it is Dl-phenylalanine. That may be helping too. As soon as that hour is up, I'm hitting it with my favorite dopamine drug–strong, fresh-ground coffee. The best part of waking up is…
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