Posted by Patt on April 30, 2003, at 21:57:56
In reply to Re: new to Strattera what to expect, posted by catman on April 30, 2003, at 21:06:28
> just starting in the am....have had all the ADHD habits since 11...final had enough doing something....will be doing 40/40 a day.....very healthy...work out three days a week...sleep so so....I have read so interesting things hear....food, moods, talking, forcus etc etc...anyone sexually active a few times a week...and on this...i am in my later 40's....
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> thanks
I have been on Strattera for about 5-6 weeks. I, too, was worried about the sexual side effects. So far, I have had no decrease in libido. I am 45 & had such horrible side effects sexually with Effexor (not for ADD) that I stopped taking it. I really cannot tell a lot of improvement in my ADD symptoms even though I am up to 100 mg. per day. However, others have posted that it takes up to 2 months, so I'm waiting it out! I have never taken stimulants or anything until Strattera, so I am very hopeful!!! The most discouraging effects have been that I have been tired & have gained weight. I need no help sleeping or gaining weight, so this has to stop or I'll have to try something else. In the first couple of weeks, I woke up through the night starving; you could hear my stomach growling. That is no longer happening, but my appetite certainly is still way too strong! Anyway, I'm going to give it a few more weeks, but just wanted to share the fact that I have had no sexual side effects. That is very good news to me!!!!
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