Posted by Siraris on December 29, 2003, at 4:28:18
In reply to Re: Strattera for Inattentive ADD ?, posted by LightShifter on December 28, 2003, at 22:10:09
I tried taking Strattera right around when it was approved, and I honestly don't remember the effects, but I know it didn't work since I'm not on it. I definitely have found lately that my concentration is going to hell and I need an ADD drug again. I am DEFINITELY the inattentive ADD type... I get very tired during the day sometimes, I have a terrible time waking up in the morning and not feeling refreshed and concentration is real bad... I think it's causing me memory and learning problems.
I used to take ritilan and it worked at times, but caused me anxiety and to hyper-focus in how my body was working... same with adderall and concerta.
I found out 2 sessions ago (after starting to see my p-doc again) that strattera, in it's initial release, the doseage given by Lilly was wrong... as I've noticed in this thread, the one person who started with Strattera at 10 mg noticed great results, and this is the same thing my p-doc said 2 sessions ago. He said you need to start out with 10 mg a time, and find the right dose, and it could take up to 8 weeks to fully start working.
I am very excited to get back on this drug. Everyone seems to be saying how great it is, and how it helps with anxiety and depression. I think it is VERY important to point out that ANXIETY AND CONCENTRATION ARE ALMOST ONE IN THE SAME! Not many people realize this, but they go hand in hand. I just would like to get my concentration back, because it is definitely getting in the way of me storing information in short term/long term and recalling as well.
Keep up the reports!
poster:Siraris
thread:133458
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20031225/msgs/294240.html