Posted by WAKI on July 11, 2004, at 18:56:33
In reply to Re: Strattera 2+ months » ciejae, posted by Cattzo on June 4, 2004, at 23:19:12
Hi,
Thanks for replying to this oldewr message, hopefully we can start a 2004 series of posts on this subject.I'm 43 yo male. I have depression and adhd.
After 3 years of trying every ssri, effexor, lamictal, provigal, concerta and more, Welbutrin sr and welbutrin xl
Welbutrin xl was the first drug allong with lamictal that helped me out. It changed me from a 250 lb couch potato to a 170 athlete as I was many years ago. I enjoy activities and have a desire to "get out and go"!
I just started strattera am on 2nd week. First week was a night mare. I was lathargic all week. I discontinued a anxiety relaxer I was taking before bed and woke up feeling great. So I don't know if the fatigue was a side effect of strattera or the anxiety relaxer. I'm on 80 MG of Strattera and 450 Welbutrin. I'm noticing more and more to reduce the welbutrin to not feel so speeded up. I skipped welbutrin yesterday and felt good. I took 300 today and feel hyped up. Now I took a partial anxiety relaxer to see how it works to get me to sleep.
I suspect Ill be reducing everything but the Strattera. My ADHD has not improved, but i did not feel depressed when i didnt take welbutrin.
I read an excellen article by a lady that stated if you dont try strattera for 4 weeks you are not testing it at all. I have hopes in 2 weeks.
On my own today, I bought the amino acid called L-Tyrosine, it specificly states its for the same Nuro transmitters such as Norepinephrine that we are trying to acomplish with Strattera.
I started 1000 mg per day today and am hopefull.
In summary I'm on 2nd week but hope in 2 months I will still be motivated and energized but also have a clear organized mind.
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