Posted by jealibeanz on November 11, 2006, at 18:09:16
In reply to My new ADHD plan... risky..., posted by jealibeanz on November 10, 2006, at 0:20:39
Changed my mind. After two days of Strattera, I've realized I can't handle that "getting used to" period. It makes me incredibly sick, nauseous, and verrrry sleepy, to the point where I sleep all day. These side effects are reduced after a month, but I don't have a month to play with.
Apparently my insurance rejected the Strattera refill (the pharmacist didn't know why), so the pharmacy called my doctor to have it approved. He hasn't been in to the office yet to receive the message. I'm assuming the will result in him or a nurse calling me (either to tell me it was approved or ask why on earth I've decided to put myself back on the medication!).
It makes me sad that this isn't going to work. I'm embarrassed to have to explain over the phone to my doctor that I'm not doing well, that I made a stupid decision about not telling him I wanted to try Strattera again, and also that I've decided I can't handle the side effects right now. I have no intention of making him try to think of alternate options and treat me over the phone. It's not his job. I could have told him last week when I saw him, but he's always so happy and enthusiastic about my schooling and future, it's hard for me to break in and say I'm barely passing.
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