Posted by nmk on January 22, 2003, at 14:36:42
In reply to Day 6 -Strattera Side effects, cost, posted by britwit on January 19, 2003, at 13:58:28
> I'm on day 6--building up slowly--started at 12 1/2 mg. Today I'm up to 37 1/2mg which I'll continus for 2 days--Tues I'll try 50mg. Only side effects are "very light sleep" aand a generally uncomfortable spaceyness. This does concern me, because without healthy sleep, any potential mood and attention benefit might be undermined. I'll report back in a while. I am very sensitive to side effects----hope this works. This stuff is expensive! $33 for 10- 25 mg pills. Blue Cross/ Blue Shield didn't pay for this. If you're sensitive to side effects like me, be careful of a 1st prescription for 30 or 60 pills-mucho expensivo!
> I'd like to hear from any one who's tolerated yucky side effects and prevaled into good Strattera results
I did experience dizzyness and spaceyness when I first started Strattera two weeks ago but it lifted after 3 or 4 days. Also, in addition to having vivid, sometimes violent dreams, I was waking a few hours earlier than normal and was unable to fall back asleep. I am happy to report that in the past five days, these s/e's have disappeared. Try and give it a few more days....hopefully you will feel better. Can you stay at a lower dose?
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