When should you take Strattera?

Answer 1

I thought Strattera would be a helathy alternative to the often--dreaded stimilants (Adderall especially... no good for me), but Strattera made me feel less like "me", and more like some sort of anxioius, paranoid, mess... it was not fun. I stopped taking Strattera (80mg/day) several days ago after taking it for several months (8+), I know finally am feeling "normal" again. although I'm already on Lexxapro and Vyvanse. Personally, Vyvancse is magic for me and Strattera is poison.

other people swear by it. a friend of mine says Strattera saved his life.

Just ask your doctor and google / search more for stories that you can relate to,.

Also be aware of testing morning versus evening, and try different doses.

Basically, if you feel it helps yoru overall mood, focus, and drive, then it helps. It should not cause anxiety or uneasieness...Some people say it's b

ADHD and bipolar share many of the same symptoms. If a person is misdiagnosed with ADHD and they actually have bipolar, ADHD medications like Strattera can make the bi-polar WORSE. If you find you are having rapid cycling (anxiety, manic episodes, or extreme highs of moods) on Strattera, you might want to see a psychiatrist to be re-evaluated for the possibility of a Bipolar disorder.

As far as being able to tell if Strattera is working for your ADHD, since it is not a stimulant, you will rarely get the kinds of energy you might see on a drug like Ritalin or Adderall. It's more of a silent drug.

Your body will need to adjust to the initial side-effects, such as fatigue, which can take a couple of weeks. Also, it takes 3-4 weeks from your first dose to truly see the benefits of Strattera.

If after a month or so on Strattera you don't find that your impulsivity, focus, or mood have leveled off to something more normal, you might then want to consider trying one of the stimulant drugs -- but you have to give Strattera a chance.

Some people stop taking it because they had already been taking stimulants and since Strattera doesn't give you that same burst of energy or "high" you may not feel like it's working. Some people stop taking it because of the initial side effects, which can re-occur each time you increase your dosage or go off the medication for a day or more and come back on it. Some people stop taking it because they expect immediate results when it can take a month to see the results.

Just be patient and you'll know if it's working. It's just one of those "things" that you know is different... and better... about you. As I said, it's more a silent drug.

Answer 2

Wellbutrin takes about a month to gain the full benefits of wellbutrin. You should start feeling less depressed have more energy and return to your prior activity level and prior activities. you should not discontinue wellbutrin without speaking to your physician. wellbutrin you will need to taper off of. If it is not showing any benefits after a few weeks your physician may need to increase the dose ..usual dose 150-300mg/day. You may also need to try a different antidepressant if your not feeling better.

Answer 3

it is a form of aderol without the ampheds. i took it for about 3 months felt just like i was on aderol.