Posted by zeugma on April 10, 2004, at 6:13:36
In reply to Re: Strattera and provigil- anxiety? » zeugma, posted by Viridis on April 10, 2004, at 2:53:03
I've failed several stimulant trials, due to rapid weight loss. Currently I am seeing a gastroenterologist to work on my digestive problems, which are probably contributing to my chronically underweight condition. In the meantime, Strattera has been working well for me, although it's not very stimulating- I can go to sleep right after taking it in the morning- and it's pretty good sleep too.
The sedation from increasing the dose of Klonopin is (I think) wearing off- it's my experience, with other sedating drugs, that it takes about 2 weeks to acquire tolerance of sedating qualities.
That being said, I have a longstanding energy deficit that may or may not be related to my digestive (and metabolic?) troubles. I've had my thyroid checked several times (drs. have suspected i might be hyperthyroid) but that's checked out ok each time. My pdoc is mostly interested in my concentration level, not my energy, and the Strattera is still working on that (at least at work- at home I am struggling with chaos). I suspect the energy deficit is related to some constitutional factor that is going to require exercise, and careful nutrition, to control.
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