Posted by zeugma on December 4, 2004, at 22:45:22
In reply to Strattera and Nortrip. drug Interactions???, posted by kelseybel on December 4, 2004, at 21:19:03
> Hi, I am new to this board and I was wondering if anyone has experienced or heard of anyone experiencing any adverse rxns to Strattera and Nortriptyline. I am taking 75 mg of Nortrip. qd and have been thinking of starting Strattera for my ADD. I am a student and I feel as if my mind is everywhere. I need something to help me focus, comeplete tasks, etc. I have struggled with ADD my entire life (I am 30) and I see what great effect is has on my ADHD son and I think it may help me also. I just wanted to see if anyone has had a bad rxn when these 2 drugs are combined. Thanks in advance for any help!!
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> ~kelseybelI took both of these drugs for a year. They are similar, though it is arguable that they work in different parts of the brain (that is the drug manufacturer's claim; I have not seen it corroborated anywhere).
Strattera is more effective for ADD than nortriptyline. Unfortunately, I consider it inferior as a long-term med than nortrip. I found Strattera's side effects to be more intractable than nortriptyline, and it ultimately induced a severe depression. I decided to stick with the nortriptyline, and currently take 75 mg, plus 60 mg Ritalin LA, and a little Klonopin for anxiety.
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