Posted by Donna Louise on October 14, 2006, at 5:38:06
In reply to Fresh start on Strattera, posted by Daveuproar on June 4, 2006, at 17:04:58
> This is my second day on Strattera and so far it's been odd.
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> I went to the doctor 3 days ago because of an allergic reaction. While I was there I told him I believed I was ADD (it runs in my family). After giving me an Rx for a steroid (for the allergic swelling), he gave me 2 months worth of 60mg Strattera.
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> I've been on it two days now, along with the steroids and feel terrible. I was on Effexor (150 mg) and the new meds with additional withdrawal effects from the Effexor are making me feel ill. I'm tired constantly, dizzy, headache, etc.
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> I'm hoping this goes away, but I'm wondering what I should expect after I'm off the steroids and sans Effexor withdrawal. When should I see a change? What kind of side-effects should I expect?
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> Thanks,
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> DaveDave, 60mg is a huge amount for starting up. It is a fairly huge amount period. It should be started at 18mg for at least a week and titrated up very slowly. It could be that you don't even need more than 18mg. So far, I am happy on that amount and will only go up if need be. I would expect you to feel really sick starting on that amount.
Donna
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