Posted by mike99 on January 6, 2006, at 19:07:46
I am super-sensitive to stimulants from a cardiovascular standpoint.
I am interested in trying Strattera, but am concerned about its peripheral adrenergic side effects. I'm also concerned, reasonably or not, about it's liver warning.
My understanding is that Strattera primarily increases Norepinephrine in the brain, but will also cause peripheral sympathetic/adrenergic stimulation.
I am scared to death of trying Strattera because I've ended up in the ER twice on extremely low doses of stimulants (tachycardia, chest pain, way high blood pressure) and am concerned that given this extreme hypersensitivity to adrenergic effects I shouldn't even give Strattera a trial. I've had my heart checked out and it's fine (except for MVP, so Provigil is out of the question).
The reason I'm holding out hope for Strattera is that I didn't have any cardiovascular problems when I took Remeron, which also has SNRI actions.
Could anyone provide any feedback, experiences or thoughts on this? I'm wondering if perhaps I should skip Strattera and give Namenda or Aricept a try as they have minimal cardiovascular effects (I realize they're non-approved for ADHD and Aricept may cause slow heart rate).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated (Ambien is the only other med I take).
poster:mike99
thread:595951
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