Posted by Spoc on June 11, 2005, at 8:27:07
Hi, am on day 4 of 40 mg. Strattera, to become 80 mg. after a week. Given for a condition that docs have tended to describe as closest to some mix of ADD and OCD, yet clearly neither. Overcomplicated/overly comprehensive thought processes, that prevent efficient functioning and/or multitasking; but just as often marked by unwanted hyperfocus. Also, lack of motivation and occasional mild depression that is probably a ramification of this.
I know it can be heck for awhile to get on this or any psy drug, but what I'm wondering is if it's within "normal" range to feel exceptionally depressed while getting on it. I don't feel like I'm in a chemically-induced fog (I would actually prefer that); I just feel more depressed than I've ever been, like for the first time I really could just stay in bed (but be restless, miserable, and unable to relax and enjoy a book or movie or something, even there). And I'm either more confused than ever or just don't have enough motivation to get anything done at all, can't decide which.
I've heard it's best to take Strattera dosing much slower than many docs do, but thought 40 mg. was not THAT rapid; and that even if it kind of is, I would be more likely to be feeling an excess of other side effects, like sleepiness, stomach complaints, dizziness, whatever... But I didn't expect this...? Is it reasonable to believe that in a few weeks I might go from increased depression and confusion to improvement in those areas, or is this a pretty bad indicator?
Thanks for any comments....
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