I’ve been taking Strattera for about 3 weeks and I’ve had some of the best days of my life. I have energy and motivation to follow through with completing projects and things I’ve needed to do for years. I have not had any side-effects at all. I even have Gastroparesis and this does not bother my stomach. I started on 40mg and added 25mg in pm. I am fascinated with the significant brain changes and I am just grateful something works.
Te consulto que tipo de Tdah tienes , yo tengo mala memoria a corto plazo, mala concentración o enfoque, razonamiento lento, sueño de mala calidad, ansiedad, soy muy inatento y tengo hiperactividad, movimiento de piernas , me aceleró cuando hablo etc, estoy tomando metilfenidato de 54 MG y no mejora esos aspectos, saludos
@@fernandofran2360Hey, my adhd symptoms are extremely similar to yours. I tried Ritalin (methylphenidate) after switching off of adderral (self-diagnosed heart concerns lol) and boy, it did NOT work for me. It let me focus on things I shouldn't. I'd play madden mobile and refresh for trophy drops for 6 hours, neglecting everything else. I was like a zombie. I switched back to adderral (at 15 mg instead of 30mg) and it was night and day. Adderral worked very well for me, aside from some personality changes (a bit of an elevated ego). I am now getting back on medication 4 years after going cold-turkey. I cannot get back on adderal until I get an EKG (at my doctor's request), so I requested to try an alternative in the meantime. He prescribed me Strattera (atomoxetine). I will be taking 40 mg for the first 7 days to adjust, then increase to 80 mg per day after. I am now at the end of day two. The first day, for roughly 4 hours, I was very dizzy, tired, and a bit nauseous. It wore off after that, and I did not experience those effects today. For me, it has been great so far. It is like a switch flipped overnight. Before treatment, I was getting distracted 20-50 times per hour and getting up from my desk 5-10 times per hour, I am getting distracted maybe 2-10 times per hour and getting up 0-2 times per hour for water or bathroom. My mood went from a persistent sense of existential dread to one of hope and relative happiness. I expect this will normalize, but it is welcome right now. Depending on how this month goes, I may stick to Strattera. Stimulants are in short supply anyway, so I am happy to find a readily accessible alternative. This is my experience, and yours may differ widely. I'd recommend discussing this with your care provider.
I'm so incredibly grateful for this medication. Once I reached a stable dose at 60mg, I've noticed a massive increase in my ability to retain and retrieve information and have dropped my adderall xr from 45mg to 25mg/day. Adderall allows me to get started and stay more focused on tasks, but Strattera keeps my mind from floating away midstream. If I couldn't stay on the combo, I'd choose Strattera hands down. I like getting stuff done, but Atomoxetine genuinely feels like the antidote to early cognitive decline. Tip: take it 15 minutes after eating something with protein & fat to avoid the nausea and headaches. No other symptoms for me except feeling happier due to decreased dementia fear.
I’m glad it worked for you with few side effects. I’ve been taking it for a month and I feel tired all the time and hot. My psych started me on this because she said stimulants are addictive and it would be better but I really don’t like the way it affects me. I just feel so dull compared to before
@shwingler8871 I'm sorry to hear that, I didn't even know it could cause those kind of symptoms but they don't sound pleasant. Best of luck finding something that works for you.
@@sayrewilkin-dalby619yes it’s pretty rough. I see my doctor next week so I’m probably gonna try I stimulant. I just have a lot of addiction in my family and I’m a little bit scared but I really want something to help me
Hi Everyone. I thought I'd share my experience since I have ADD and was diagnosed with it as an adult. I'm 68 years old now and I started taking this medication 18 years ago. I take a dose of 80mg a day. It's not a magic bullet but it's helped me a great deal. I have a few other conditions that I'll mention. I have hypertension that is controlled with medication. I also have E.D. and take Viagra on occasion. I would say Atomoxetine (Strattera) has changed my life in a very positive way. My ADD was brutal and made life a struggle. This medication has helped me to overcome many of the challenges I was dealing with because of the ADD. I can focus on my work, I can read books and manuals, and my general mood is much improved. Just a FYI, I believe Strattera has been discontinued but I was able to transition to a generic Atometine at the same dose and I haven't noticed any difference.
my dr. just started me on it today, but she only gave me a 10mg dose. I am 5'9 and 277lbs.(fat boy now) This does seems very low compared to what you are saying. I have heart issues so I am very concerned about the dizziness, increased blood pressure and increased heart rate that may happen. My resting heart rate is around 90 while sleeping. Cardiologist did clear me for strenuous exercise. I have had heart issues since i was 17 and have a very big anxiety towards medicine that might affect my heart as i am one of those that is constantly aware of my heart. I have been self medicating with beer in order to calm down and sleep at night for the last several years and am concerned also about the beer, drug interaction. I tried to talk to my dr about it and she literally said nothing and told me nothing about this med and just left the room. I have been seeing her as a PC for 5 years and she was going to give a stimulant until i asked about my heart. she looked at me all puzzled and said what about your heart and had to look it up. (just took off the halter monitor a couple of weeks ago and have a cardiologist that she referred me too) so i really distrust her judgment on the meds.
I have the liver cyp2d or whatever it was. But I am older than 65. I was on stimulants of several types since 1989, on and off from moves, since new doctors don't want to prescribe them. I usually took the lowest dose, or would forget a midday dose and not want to take it later for fear it would keep me awake several hours later. I don't know if strattera is good for people over 65. Allergic to clonidine patch, it worked wonders for my OCD and anxiety. Less anxiety means more able to concentrate. Oh, well. I am still working in a fast paced work environment.
Strattera is what they started me on after being diagnosed as an adult. It worked well but had horrible side effects for me. Constant cold sweats, twitching, insomnia issues. I couldn't even tolerate what was the minimum dose at the time of 18 mg. I had to split the capsules into the same size empty ones to make my own dose. Fortunately I was able to get on methylphenidate after that.
I tried methylphenidate first, and my experience is horrible. I'm in constant fight or flight mode, and I get nothing done. do you think strattera could be for me?
@@beesmongeese2978 Ultimately it comes down to a lot of trial and error. I find a lot of doctors will use starting or target doses that may be too high for some people. Sometimes extended release can work better than immediate release or the other way around.
If a medication such as strattera causes sexual side effects, those side effects should resolve shortly after discontinuing. Sometimes these types of side effects can affect someone's psyche (for example, cause them to be nervous about sex, and in-the-moment this could affect performance) and therapy may be helpful in these cases. However, in general these medications should not permanently alter someone's physical abilities.
@@RittenhousePsychdoctor una consulta en base a su experiencia la disfunción sexual suele ser pasajera , eso pasa en un periodo de adaptación a la atomoxetina?, se lo pregunto porque estoy queriendo probar la atomoxetina, porque el metilfenidato no ha mejorado ni la memoria a corto plazo, no la concentración o enfoque, tengo Tdah, con depresión y ansiedad, saludos
Thank you for your video. My 12 year old just started today at 25 and he threw up after about a hour and a half after taking it. Poor guy hoping tomorrow is better. 🤞
@@seannakellystrattera is not a good medication at least for me. I have too many side effects including nausea like your son. I just got diagnosed at 18 and i don’t know about taking meds anymore. I just started this month. Did your son’s side effects get better?
@shwingler8871 Yes he has been doing great on it. He takes 40ml in the evenings after dinner. It really helped him when we switched to taking it after dinner at night.
UPDATE: I had to stop at day 4 of use. I felt real spaced out in my head and like I was floating. That only lasted for about 2 hours while it was the strongest but it's not worth it. Today was the strongest effect. Yesterday wasn't as bad. Either way it didn't do much for my ADHD. Just trying this now. On Vyvanse it helped but screwed up my sleep I could only get 6hrs of sleep before I would wake up. My filter was also gone and for a change would actually get snappy with people (including my boss) which was unusual. Hopefully this works. Day one at 40mg I feel a head buzz like weed and a bit calm like a bit of weed. Hopefully this works. Btw I don't like weed because of my lack of motivation and emotion blunting so hopefully I don't get that with this. The SSRI part freaks me out. My mood is just fine with needing any emotional meds.
@@CleoPhoenixRT it depends on the person. I'm SUPER sensitive to meds so I can tell earlier than average. It was the only mood med I was on so I know it was definitely that.
Well when I started sertraline I was in a state the 1st 2 weeks, but after it was like a switch flipped. You really gt let these medications balance out before knowing what the long term effects are. Saying this as a person who is also extremely sensitive to medicine.
Started on 40mg (low starting adult dose) ended up with a heart rate 20-30 beats faster and chest pain and tightness. Went down to 10mg, after ~3 weeks ended up with acute liver injury *possibly* in part due to this medication.
I've had the same issue. Tried Strattera 10 years ago, came off on day four due to over aggressive response. This time, same regiment and strength, stook to it for three weeks. Finally came off because of the Aggressive response again.
I took this for a year and it tightened up my joints and ligaments and I had small sores and swelling everywhere-- I am still trying to recover--- I won't EVER take this EVER again.
I have just been diagnosed with adhd I am 36 years old and was told I slipped through the net as a child in the 90s I am taking 40 mg soon to be increased to 80mg I really hope this helps
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience! Utilizing medications like strattera (and stimulants as well) in bipolar disorder can be complicated, and it's very important to be working closely with a mental health professional. Some individuals with bipolar disorder may be more likely to have their mood destabilized with a medication like strattera, as it builds up in their system (and stimulants generally are mostly out of someone's system by the end of the day, and over-night). However, everyone is different (some patients do become manic with stimulants), and that's why supervision by a medical provider is so important. Thank you again! - Dr. Pagnani
I'm also bipolar and am supposed to start atomoxitine. Stimulants always had bad side effects with me. Especially medikinet (ritalin).. vyvanse gave me horrible acne and stopped working for me at some point and i felt like i was having horrible withdrawal symptoms when i stopped taking them, even though some swear that you can't have any from vyvanse. But when they did work i felt manic lol. I'm excited to see what atomoxetine does for me. Alot of people said it is great for executive dysfunction which is my biggest problem
Not a fan of medicine per-say, but am opting to try 40mg of this to see if I can focused attention , and memory to help increase my retention of educational materials. Age 67
@@SandraKennedy-zh2ms I started 2 days ago so far I don’t like it. It makes me feel weird and Then it makes me feel sleepy. Haven’t felt to enhancements as far as concentration. Also it has some type of light hangover
Wellbutrin (Bupropion/Zyban) also treats ADHD, depression and quit smoking and it is more effective and also not controlled. Also it increases 2 neurotransmitters that help not just one.
I was on a Wellbutrin for 3 months. It had zero effect on either my ADHD or mild depression. So I was recently switched to Strattera (atomoxetine) Already it seems to be more effective. So it definitely depends on the person. With Wellbutrin, it seemed like I was taking nothing.
I almost got crazy with Wellbutrin. Never felt such a rage. I wanted to hurt everyone who would bother me. Also I felt no fear of nothing nor anyone. Had to stop at my second month.
I was on Wellbutrin for almost 1 year. It made me worse and gave me an anger problem on top of the original problem (ADHD). I finally just got weaned off of it!
1 week in with strattera and I use it with lamictal which I’ve used it for 2 months. I feel no benefit from both of these prescriptions only experienced headaches for 3 days in a row and dry mouth but I’m not sure if these are the right medications for me.
I just started this a few weeks ago and it’s helped a lot I did get a headache for a little bit like two days or so but I did not want to be put on a stimulant
My blood pressure increased a lot on just 60 mg. I have high blood pressure that is controlled with medication and usually is around 110-120/60-70. With strattera at 60 mg, it's 140/80 on average. My heart rate resting before strattera was around 60 bpm. Now it's 80-85 when I'm most relaxed. That's concerning. It's bs that I had to wait 5 months to get to this dose only to have to either reduce the dose or come off... and this was all because the practitioner didn't want to put me on a stimulant because of my blood pressure... only to put me on a medicine that messes up my blood pressure even more.
I took it for one day, and it was a disaster. It put me under and made my fatigue a dozen times worse. It caused me to have a horrible, eternal day up at work. How this sedative gives anyone concentration and “energy” …🤣🤣🤣 is a mystery to me. And this horse**** about “You have to keep taking it, then in 13 years, you’ll begin to get the benefit” is beyond insultingly ludicrous.
4-6 weeks isnt 10 years. It's common with drugs of this class and antidepressants. Really all drugs take time to see at least a decrease in side effects
I don’t take strattera but I use Elvanse 8 months. From neurologists and psychiatrist I heard, I can not compare them at all. Actually they say it can be a good complementary treatment with both, in one hand Elvanse Dosis will be reduced and in the other side, strattera help with secondary effects from stimulants like emotions management and anxiety. I stopped with Elvanse because my psychiatrist was not a reliability therapist and second, where I live, if you have a car accident you loose you license. Another thing was, in Dezember there was problems by delivering the medications, so I couldn’t find any and I had a horrible detox and sine I had a newborn at home I didn’t want to go through the same again. With metylphenidat, before Elvanse I had emotional problems and sometimes fury so I had to discontinued. Now I asked me if Strattera could help me with those side effects to return to get therapy.
What ive read about Strattera, SANE normal people will find its side effects to be hell. And the others accept the side effects like its normal to feel like shit, just to be able to focus abit?(Most of these people seems to be prescribed atleast another antidepressent or adhd medicine at the same time, this might be hiding the severe damage Strattera is slowly causing your brain and body, this is just speculation ofc, but it seems to be a common occurence of "good effect" and "multiple prescriptions", whilst single strattera perscriptions seem to be more common with the people who almost died or felt like dying on strattera). Strattera seems to have a risk of causing liver damage and also looks like there is research showing it being neurotoxic(high doses, but still concerning considering its severe side effects to the brain and mind) Id stick to Amphetamines, atleast we know that they arnt that bad. *Disclaimer im not a doctor or a pharmaceudical professional. So i wont try to sell you these cancerpills.
I find the non stimulant set fascinating. So. Straterra raises blood pressure as a side effect. Guanfacine on the other hand has the side effect of lowering blood pressure . Stimulant meds only have side effects for patients with prexisting or severe cardiac problems. Because of risk of heart attack. Am i being too simplistic with this theory but would having regular blood oressure checks just be something that goes with having adukt adhd reguardless of what medication your on ? Would heart health be a primary considwrstion / leveling factor in the ongoing treatment of medicated patients ? Also. Should young adults be automatically prescribed stimulants even if they recreational use weed ? Considering its the lowest risk to there oversll heart health ? .
Thank you for your comment. Just like any psychiatric medication, some patients do have significant side effects. I've had patients not tolerate this medication (or not have positive effect) and also some patients tolerate and do very well with it. All the more reason to discuss concerns, possible side effects, and options with a professional. Thanks again for your feedback! - Dr. Pagnani
@@RittenhousePsych I started taking for about a 3 weeks, I feel some positive effects, but the most notable and annoying side effect is urine retention, I'm not sure if I should drop it altogether.
for me it's been great, the only side effects I get are dry lips and sleepiness. those don't show up always. at thr beginning taking it gave me stomach burn but 3 months later it stopped
Yeah this Strattera ruined my life and it’s been years since I. Took it and still can’t sleep and having other health problems. Feels like I got set up I don’t trust meds
I’ve been taking Strattera for about 3 weeks and I’ve had some of the best days of my life. I have energy and motivation to follow through with completing projects and things I’ve needed to do for years. I have not had any side-effects at all. I even have Gastroparesis and this does not bother my stomach. I started on 40mg and added 25mg in pm. I am fascinated with the significant brain changes and I am just grateful something works.
I'm so glad to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing. Best, - Dr. Pagnani
How is it going? I'm thinking about starting it.
Te consulto que tipo de Tdah tienes , yo tengo mala memoria a corto plazo, mala concentración o enfoque, razonamiento lento, sueño de mala calidad, ansiedad, soy muy inatento y tengo hiperactividad, movimiento de piernas , me aceleró cuando hablo etc, estoy tomando metilfenidato de 54 MG y no mejora esos aspectos, saludos
@@fernandofran2360Hey, my adhd symptoms are extremely similar to yours. I tried Ritalin (methylphenidate) after switching off of adderral (self-diagnosed heart concerns lol) and boy, it did NOT work for me. It let me focus on things I shouldn't. I'd play madden mobile and refresh for trophy drops for 6 hours, neglecting everything else. I was like a zombie. I switched back to adderral (at 15 mg instead of 30mg) and it was night and day. Adderral worked very well for me, aside from some personality changes (a bit of an elevated ego).
I am now getting back on medication 4 years after going cold-turkey. I cannot get back on adderal until I get an EKG (at my doctor's request), so I requested to try an alternative in the meantime. He prescribed me Strattera (atomoxetine). I will be taking 40 mg for the first 7 days to adjust, then increase to 80 mg per day after.
I am now at the end of day two. The first day, for roughly 4 hours, I was very dizzy, tired, and a bit nauseous. It wore off after that, and I did not experience those effects today. For me, it has been great so far. It is like a switch flipped overnight. Before treatment, I was getting distracted 20-50 times per hour and getting up from my desk 5-10 times per hour, I am getting distracted maybe 2-10 times per hour and getting up 0-2 times per hour for water or bathroom. My mood went from a persistent sense of existential dread to one of hope and relative happiness. I expect this will normalize, but it is welcome right now. Depending on how this month goes, I may stick to Strattera. Stimulants are in short supply anyway, so I am happy to find a readily accessible alternative.
This is my experience, and yours may differ widely. I'd recommend discussing this with your care provider.
@@andrewkruzienski770 Did you get a px for it?
I'm so incredibly grateful for this medication. Once I reached a stable dose at 60mg, I've noticed a massive increase in my ability to retain and retrieve information and have dropped my adderall xr from 45mg to 25mg/day. Adderall allows me to get started and stay more focused on tasks, but Strattera keeps my mind from floating away midstream. If I couldn't stay on the combo, I'd choose Strattera hands down. I like getting stuff done, but Atomoxetine genuinely feels like the antidote to early cognitive decline.
Tip: take it 15 minutes after eating something with protein & fat to avoid the nausea and headaches. No other symptoms for me except feeling happier due to decreased dementia fear.
I’m glad it worked for you with few side effects. I’ve been taking it for a month and I feel tired all the time and hot. My psych started me on this because she said stimulants are addictive and it would be better but I really don’t like the way it affects me. I just feel so dull compared to before
@shwingler8871 I'm sorry to hear that, I didn't even know it could cause those kind of symptoms but they don't sound pleasant. Best of luck finding something that works for you.
@@sayrewilkin-dalby619yes it’s pretty rough. I see my doctor next week so I’m probably gonna try I stimulant. I just have a lot of addiction in my family and I’m a little bit scared but I really want something to help me
What about weight? Does this affect it?
So you combine it with adderall, interesting. I didn’t know that was an option
Hi Everyone. I thought I'd share my experience since I have ADD and was diagnosed with it as an adult. I'm 68 years old now and I started taking this medication 18 years ago. I take a dose of 80mg a day. It's not a magic bullet but it's helped me a great deal. I have a few other conditions that I'll mention. I have hypertension that is controlled with medication. I also have E.D. and take Viagra on occasion. I would say Atomoxetine (Strattera) has changed my life in a very positive way. My ADD was brutal and made life a struggle. This medication has helped me to overcome many of the challenges I was dealing with because of the ADD. I can focus on my work, I can read books and manuals, and my general mood is much improved. Just a FYI, I believe Strattera has been discontinued but I was able to transition to a generic Atometine at the same dose and I haven't noticed any difference.
my dr. just started me on it today, but she only gave me a 10mg dose. I am 5'9 and 277lbs.(fat boy now) This does seems very low compared to what you are saying. I have heart issues so I am very concerned about the dizziness, increased blood pressure and increased heart rate that may happen. My resting heart rate is around 90 while sleeping. Cardiologist did clear me for strenuous exercise. I have had heart issues since i was 17 and have a very big anxiety towards medicine that might affect my heart as i am one of those that is constantly aware of my heart. I have been self medicating with beer in order to calm down and sleep at night for the last several years and am concerned also about the beer, drug interaction. I tried to talk to my dr about it and she literally said nothing and told me nothing about this med and just left the room. I have been seeing her as a PC for 5 years and she was going to give a stimulant until i asked about my heart. she looked at me all puzzled and said what about your heart and had to look it up. (just took off the halter monitor a couple of weeks ago and have a cardiologist that she referred me too) so i really distrust her judgment on the meds.
Sounds like it's time to find a doctor who reads your file & cares. It helps to have the basic courtesy of *being even listened to.*
The paper I got with my strattera says that it can cause "sudden death" in patients with heart problems 👀 definitely get a new doctor
I have the liver cyp2d or whatever it was. But I am older than 65. I was on stimulants of several types since 1989, on and off from moves, since new doctors don't want to prescribe them. I usually took the lowest dose, or would forget a midday dose and not want to take it later for fear it would keep me awake several hours later. I don't know if strattera is good for people over 65. Allergic to clonidine patch, it worked wonders for my OCD and anxiety. Less anxiety means more able to concentrate. Oh, well. I am still working in a fast paced work environment.
Was the liver issue a result of taking stimulants?
I have alt n ast a little high in my hormones results that’s why I’m asking
My doctor has me on Bupropion XL 150mg, Atomoxetine 40mg and Escitalopram 10mg. I have lost appetite, ED, sweating and my heart rate seems high.
that's way too many, you should only be taking one of those.
That sounds insane. Too many drugs
Strattera is what they started me on after being diagnosed as an adult.
It worked well but had horrible side effects for me. Constant cold sweats, twitching, insomnia issues. I couldn't even tolerate what was the minimum dose at the time of 18 mg. I had to split the capsules into the same size empty ones to make my own dose.
Fortunately I was able to get on methylphenidate after that.
I tried methylphenidate first, and my experience is horrible. I'm in constant fight or flight mode, and I get nothing done. do you think strattera could be for me?
@@beesmongeese2978 Ultimately it comes down to a lot of trial and error.
I find a lot of doctors will use starting or target doses that may be too high for some people. Sometimes extended release can work better than immediate release or the other way around.
Did nothing for me, apart from the erectile dysfunction and reduced endurance at the gym at 100mg. But neither did the stimulants.
Did the erectile dysfunction symptoms last?
@@RK-ym7nq I discontinued
Thank you for your comment, and I'm sorry to hear that you had side effects. I wish you the best, - Dr. Pagnani
If a medication such as strattera causes sexual side effects, those side effects should resolve shortly after discontinuing. Sometimes these types of side effects can affect someone's psyche (for example, cause them to be nervous about sex, and in-the-moment this could affect performance) and therapy may be helpful in these cases. However, in general these medications should not permanently alter someone's physical abilities.
@@RittenhousePsychdoctor una consulta en base a su experiencia la disfunción sexual suele ser pasajera , eso pasa en un periodo de adaptación a la atomoxetina?, se lo pregunto porque estoy queriendo probar la atomoxetina, porque el metilfenidato no ha mejorado ni la memoria a corto plazo, no la concentración o enfoque, tengo Tdah, con depresión y ansiedad, saludos
Thank you so much for this video. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.
Thank you for your video. My 12 year old just started today at 25 and he threw up after about a hour and a half after taking it. Poor guy hoping tomorrow is better. 🤞
Was his diagnosis done by a psych?
@gordocarbo His primary dr who has been his Dr since hw was born. He was diagnosed over 6 years ago. My son decided he wanted to try medicine again.
@@seannakellystrattera is not a good medication at least for me. I have too many side effects including nausea like your son. I just got diagnosed at 18 and i don’t know about taking meds anymore. I just started this month. Did your son’s side effects get better?
@shwingler8871 Yes he has been doing great on it. He takes 40ml in the evenings after dinner. It really helped him when we switched to taking it after dinner at night.
@@seannakellyoh that’s when I take my dose as well. I’m glad it is working now. I guess I just don’t respond to it good
UPDATE: I had to stop at day 4 of use. I felt real spaced out in my head and like I was floating. That only lasted for about 2 hours while it was the strongest but it's not worth it. Today was the strongest effect. Yesterday wasn't as bad. Either way it didn't do much for my ADHD.
Just trying this now. On Vyvanse it helped but screwed up my sleep I could only get 6hrs of sleep before I would wake up. My filter was also gone and for a change would actually get snappy with people (including my boss) which was unusual. Hopefully this works. Day one at 40mg I feel a head buzz like weed and a bit calm like a bit of weed. Hopefully this works.
Btw I don't like weed because of my lack of motivation and emotion blunting so hopefully I don't get that with this. The SSRI part freaks me out. My mood is just fine with needing any emotional meds.
Doesn't it take like...weeks to actually help?
@@CleoPhoenixRT it depends on the person. I'm SUPER sensitive to meds so I can tell earlier than average. It was the only mood med I was on so I know it was definitely that.
@@CleoPhoenixRT To realize the full effect perhaps but 1st day I noticed a difference.
Well when I started sertraline I was in a state the 1st 2 weeks, but after it was like a switch flipped. You really gt let these medications balance out before knowing what the long term effects are. Saying this as a person who is also extremely sensitive to medicine.
@tjjones-xj7kq it doesnt depend on the person. It takes 4-6 weeks for it to build up to the full effect
Started on 40mg (low starting adult dose) ended up with a heart rate 20-30 beats faster and chest pain and tightness. Went down to 10mg, after ~3 weeks ended up with acute liver injury *possibly* in part due to this medication.
Wait what ? Can you elaborate on it more?
Wow. Hope you're better now 😬
What are you looking for?
@@KULDEEPSINGH-rh3goit’s a drug you need to monitor liver enzymes.
My thoughts as well. They do mention liver problems in side effects, but this sounds really bad.
Just lifted to 40mg. I'm hoping this does it. The therapist wants the stimulant next. Scares me.
You take both?
It makes me aggressive. Others notice it as well. I have anxiety misdiagnosed as ADHD (or perhaps both).
This is the first comment I’ve ever seen about aggression.
I've had the same issue. Tried Strattera 10 years ago, came off on day four due to over aggressive response. This time, same regiment and strength, stook to it for three weeks. Finally came off because of the Aggressive response again.
Strattera supposedly takes a long time to start working and side effect usually disappear by then. At least that's what I keep reading.
I took this for a year and it tightened up my joints and ligaments and I had small sores and swelling everywhere-- I am still trying to recover--- I won't EVER take this EVER again.
I have just been diagnosed with adhd I am 36 years old and was told I slipped through the net as a child in the 90s I am taking 40 mg soon to be increased to 80mg I really hope this helps
blood pressure way too high for me. I had to immediately stop taking due to me being in stage 1 hypertension. looks like I'm just struggling
God guides you 💗
It's funny because I also have bipolar disorder and this stuff triggered manic symptoms but I had no issues from stimulant meds.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience! Utilizing medications like strattera (and stimulants as well) in bipolar disorder can be complicated, and it's very important to be working closely with a mental health professional. Some individuals with bipolar disorder may be more likely to have their mood destabilized with a medication like strattera, as it builds up in their system (and stimulants generally are mostly out of someone's system by the end of the day, and over-night). However, everyone is different (some patients do become manic with stimulants), and that's why supervision by a medical provider is so important. Thank you again! - Dr. Pagnani
I'm also bipolar and am supposed to start atomoxitine. Stimulants always had bad side effects with me. Especially medikinet (ritalin).. vyvanse gave me horrible acne and stopped working for me at some point and i felt like i was having horrible withdrawal symptoms when i stopped taking them, even though some swear that you can't have any from vyvanse. But when they did work i felt manic lol. I'm excited to see what atomoxetine does for me. Alot of people said it is great for executive dysfunction which is my biggest problem
Not a fan of medicine per-say, but am opting to try 40mg of this to see if I can focused attention , and memory to help increase my retention of educational materials. Age 67
Had to stop taking Staterra because my b/p went through the roof!
Damn how long were you taking it
@dunker888 only a few weeks. Started at 40mg, then titrated up to 80mg, then 100mg.
@@SandraKennedy-zh2ms I started 2 days ago so far I don’t like it. It makes me feel weird and Then it makes me feel sleepy. Haven’t felt to enhancements as far as concentration. Also it has some type of light hangover
Wellbutrin (Bupropion/Zyban) also treats ADHD, depression and quit smoking and it is more effective and also not controlled. Also it increases 2 neurotransmitters that help not just one.
I was on a Wellbutrin for 3 months. It had zero effect on either my ADHD or mild depression. So I was recently switched to Strattera (atomoxetine) Already it seems to be more effective. So it definitely depends on the person. With Wellbutrin, it seemed like I was taking nothing.
@@peterphan227 Same here regardless of dose
@@peterphan227your dosage?
I almost got crazy with Wellbutrin. Never felt such a rage. I wanted to hurt everyone who would bother me. Also I felt no fear of nothing nor anyone. Had to stop at my second month.
I was on Wellbutrin for almost 1 year. It made me worse and gave me an anger problem on top of the original problem (ADHD). I finally just got weaned off of it!
Starting my first dose at 18mg
I'm on day 3. How's it going?
@@nicklausinthehouse8214how’s it going for you two weeks later?
I'm on my day 1 how it's going with you guys? @@nicklausinthehouse8214
1 week in with strattera and I use it with lamictal which I’ve used it for 2 months. I feel no benefit from both of these prescriptions only experienced headaches for 3 days in a row and dry mouth but I’m not sure if these are the right medications for me.
I had Been taken Adderall for years but stratra helps me sleep
Ah, good to know about the cyp2d6, which i have. Supposed to pick up an 18mg script but don't really want to. Guess I'll give it a try.
Did your doc test u for that ? I want to know if I have the same issue too
Does it cause hair loss or hair thinning?
Yea all my hair fell out. I tried gluing it back on but I think the bald spots are still noticeable.
@@timmyhutt7126 you sound stupid
No. If it does get that spray on hair stuff. By Ronco!
I just started this a few weeks ago and it’s helped a lot I did get a headache for a little bit like two days or so but I did not want to be put on a stimulant
My blood pressure increased a lot on just 60 mg. I have high blood pressure that is controlled with medication and usually is around 110-120/60-70. With strattera at 60 mg, it's 140/80 on average. My heart rate resting before strattera was around 60 bpm. Now it's 80-85 when I'm most relaxed. That's concerning. It's bs that I had to wait 5 months to get to this dose only to have to either reduce the dose or come off... and this was all because the practitioner didn't want to put me on a stimulant because of my blood pressure... only to put me on a medicine that messes up my blood pressure even more.
MIne increased some also, time to tighten up the diet and drop the blood pressure some. Every med may have some side effect.
How does this compare to pseudoephedrine?
I took it for one day, and it was a disaster. It put me under and made my fatigue a dozen times worse. It caused me to have a horrible, eternal day up at work. How this sedative gives anyone concentration and “energy” …🤣🤣🤣
is a mystery to me. And this horse**** about “You have to keep taking it, then in 13 years, you’ll begin to get the benefit” is beyond insultingly ludicrous.
4-6 weeks isnt 10 years. It's common with drugs of this class and antidepressants. Really all drugs take time to see at least a decrease in side effects
@@gwugluud you do realize this medication takes weeks to build up and actually become effective, right?
You sound misrable lol
Can I start my 11.5 yr old kid 10 mg atomoxetone, is there any side effect
Are you serious? NO! You cant diagnose your child and start medicating them
Go see a real Dr. Sheesh...
What time of day is best? Does it does it cause sleepiness or insomnia?
I recently started on Strattera (atomoxetine). I was taking it in the morning. It makes me drowsy, so I am switching to taking it before bedtime.
Depends, maybe maybe not. Have a lil trouble with sleep but juice is still worth the squeeze
It causes my heartrate to go nuts
How effective is Strattera compared to amphetamine medications? Also how long does it last. Just curious.
I don’t take strattera but I use Elvanse 8 months. From neurologists and psychiatrist I heard, I can not compare them at all. Actually they say it can be a good complementary treatment with both, in one hand Elvanse Dosis will be reduced and in the other side, strattera help with secondary effects from stimulants like emotions management and anxiety.
I stopped with Elvanse because my psychiatrist was not a reliability therapist and second, where I live, if you have a car accident you loose you license. Another thing was, in Dezember there was problems by delivering the medications, so I couldn’t find any and I had a horrible detox and sine I had a newborn at home I didn’t want to go through the same again.
With metylphenidat, before Elvanse I had emotional problems and sometimes fury so I had to discontinued. Now I asked me if Strattera could help me with those side effects to return to get therapy.
The side effects are not worth it. Nausea, vertigo, erectile dysfunction, cold chills. Stimulants work much better with no side effects for me.
That med wasnt for you thats all. Never heard of those side effects
Stimulant give me big anxiety… hate that shit
Can I take Pristiq with Strattera?
Ask your Dr not the internet. Not trying to be short but so many giving advice that arent qualified to
Are you reading off a Wikipedia page?
lmao he is
What ive read about Strattera, SANE normal people will find its side effects to be hell.
And the others accept the side effects like its normal to feel like shit, just to be able to focus abit?(Most of these people seems to be prescribed atleast another antidepressent or adhd medicine at the same time, this might be hiding the severe damage Strattera is slowly causing your brain and body, this is just speculation ofc, but it seems to be a common occurence of "good effect" and "multiple prescriptions", whilst single strattera perscriptions seem to be more common with the people who almost died or felt like dying on strattera).
Strattera seems to have a risk of causing liver damage and also looks like there is research showing it being neurotoxic(high doses, but still concerning considering its severe side effects to the brain and mind)
Id stick to Amphetamines, atleast we know that they arnt that bad.
*Disclaimer im not a doctor or a pharmaceudical professional.
So i wont try to sell you these cancerpills.
Atomoxetine makes me feel very angry. It is terrible.
"Normal" people shouldnt be taking it in the first place. Amphetamines are all kinds of bad pass on that
Amphetamines aren’t that bad? 🤣🤣
The dose makes the poison and amphetamines can be very toxic at lower doses.
I just know in 10 yrs there will be a commercial about this. “ have you or a love one ever taken strattera?”
Fr, this stuff sucks fr. Too many side effects for me. Next week I’m gonna try to get stimulants instead
It has been out for decades with a ton of research and daily users.
Interested in hearing about Qelbree as well :)
Thank you for watching and your comment. That will likely be a future video, and I appreciate the idea! Best, - Dr. Pagnani
I find the non stimulant set fascinating.
So. Straterra raises blood pressure as a side effect.
Guanfacine on the other hand has the side effect of lowering blood pressure .
Stimulant meds only have side effects for patients with prexisting or severe cardiac problems. Because of risk of heart attack.
Am i being too simplistic with this theory but would having regular blood oressure checks just be something that goes with having adukt adhd reguardless of what medication your on ?
Would heart health be a primary considwrstion / leveling factor in the ongoing treatment of medicated patients ?
Also. Should young adults be automatically prescribed stimulants even if they recreational use weed ? Considering its the lowest risk to there oversll heart health ? .
THC edibles increase my blood pressure for sure
Fix all bad relationships and situations with medication and if it doesn't work switch to a new brand
Does nothing but make it hard to piss
Didnt fucking work
Maryam Freeway
Extremely surface level video, a bit disappointing.
I like !
I think he's great
Is terrible and most patients have terrible side effects
Thank you for your comment. Just like any psychiatric medication, some patients do have significant side effects. I've had patients not tolerate this medication (or not have positive effect) and also some patients tolerate and do very well with it. All the more reason to discuss concerns, possible side effects, and options with a professional. Thanks again for your feedback! - Dr. Pagnani
@@RittenhousePsych I started taking for about a 3 weeks, I feel some positive effects, but the most notable and annoying side effect is urine retention, I'm not sure if I should drop it altogether.
for me it's been great, the only side effects I get are dry lips and sleepiness. those don't show up always. at thr beginning taking it gave me stomach burn but 3 months later it stopped
Yeah this Strattera ruined my life and it’s been years since I. Took it and still can’t sleep and having other health problems. Feels like I got set up I don’t trust meds
You are absolutely right. If it helps I’m happy you found relief.@@RittenhousePsych fair point