Posted by 10derHeart on March 11, 2006, at 16:24:39
In reply to Help! Strattera poop-out!!, posted by addinbc on March 10, 2006, at 6:00:25
Hi addinbc,
Don't mean to ask a dumb question, as this is probably something you've already addressed w/your pdoc/doc, but have you tried a higher dose?
I've been taking Strattera 80 mg. a day since Jan 2004 for inattentive ADD also, and had the same response as you....but not so dramatic till I reached 80 mg. (In fact, I could likely benefit from 100 mg., as I've gained weight this past year...:-( ) Pretty amazing and wonderful med to quiet the brain and make you say, "you mean THIS is what other people's brains are like!!? [peaceful]" at 40 mg., but at 80 actually saw a *major* difference in all the things you mentioned.
Of course, it may be too high for your body weight, bring on side effects, etc., I realize. I am blessed with few side effects to meds, and any usually go away quickly.
Can you tolerate any of the stims? My pdoc has prescribed me Ritalin with the Strat any time I ask for it, and the combo helps me when I really need to buckle down (I'm in school, too). I'll usually take maybe 20-30 mg. of regular methylphenidate (not SR) along with my Strat on the day of a test or similar event.
I feel for you - if this med stopped working I'd be pretty darn upset, too!! Hope some others chime in....
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