Posted by teacherkris on April 25, 2003, at 14:19:36
In reply to Strattera - 3 weeks, posted by cmcdougall on April 25, 2003, at 13:54:02
I've now been on Strattera for about two and a half months, three weeks at 80 mg, next week I'll meet with the doc and likely try 100mg to see the difference. I finally went completely off my Concerta two days ago. Although I'm feeling tired I think that's a result of the Concerta withdrawl. I tapered down but my body still needs time to get used to waking up on it's own after 6 years on stims.
I find that I'm much calmer on strattera. Things that used to bother me (ie noise, traffic, etc) no longer bother me. On Concerta I was able to control the impulses that normally would have led me to lose my temper and complain constantly about things but I was still annoyed by them. However, on Strattera I am simply not bothered by them at all. It's wonderful.
I am looking forward to seeing the difference that 100 mg might make. 80 mg seems to work but there's definitely a sense that it's not quite enough and I know 100 was the usual therapeutic dose in the trials. Currently I am taking 60 mg am and 20 mg in the afternoon which seems to work well for me. 80 in the am gave me side effects such as afternoon nauseau and tiredness, splitting the dose seemed to help. Obviously I'd prefer to take it just once a day but the joys of not taking a stimulant definitely make it worth taking it twice a day.
Hang in there those who are still in the early stages, the side effects fade and the benefits are great if it works for you! And thanks for posting those who've been on it for awhile for posting updates.
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