Posted by Bill LL on November 7, 2005, at 9:42:06
In reply to Strattera makes you feel sad?, posted by alohashirt on November 6, 2005, at 18:48:12
Strattera is not approved as an anti-depressant. Keep in mind that a lot of people feel better when they discontinue any antidepressant. But oftentimes the depression returns after a few weeks or so. But also, oftentimes it doesn't return.
Hopefully it won't return. But just be aware that it possibly could and don't hesitate to try a different medication for depression if it does return.
> Seven weeks ago I stopped taking Strattera for financial reasons. After two weeks I felt surpsingly cheerful. This has continued - a general increase in optimism that I can't explain but welcome. Any thoughts as to why? I didn't realize I was sad before - but I was a bit low and the difference in mood has been visible to all around me. I don't know for sure that the Strattera is the reason but I'm not about to return to it even if my distraction is a little worse.
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> The difference feels physical - my life isn't any different but I feel more optimistic - from 6/10 to 8/10 which is huge for me. I'm hoping that it continues.
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