Need advice from other adults on Strattera - ADD / ADHD Message Board

rainbowlight · 11-22-2003, 10:52 PM

I need some advice. I am Bipolar and have OCD and ADD. In the past I have used Ritalin for my ADD, however it makes me moody and I can't handle the comedown. I discontinued the Ritalin and am have been taking Strattera for a week, 10 mgs. a day. I am taking it in the morning, having about 6-7 hours or so of feeling pretty wired/anxious, then a moody couple of hours, then I am fine until bedtime. Is this normal with this med? And will these symptoms go away with time? I am finding it easier to get tasks done and problems don't seem so enormous, however I am wondering if this is worth sticking it out, or am I going to feel this same way in a month also?? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

rubydog · 11-23-2003, 08:44 AM

The side effects that you mention are not uncommon for Straterra. It is for this reason that many people take it at night. The dose you mention is quite low * is your doctor having you titrate upward?

Palms1 · 11-23-2003, 08:59 AM

I agree with the previous poster. 10 mg is way too low. My 8 year old (70 pounds) started out on 25 mg and was upped to 40 mg after four days. As far as I know, depending on weight, adults usually take between 80 and 100 mg. This is a waste of time and I'm really wondering if your doctor (is he/she a Psychiatrist?) knows what he/she is doing. I would make an appointment with a Psychiatrist ASAP to get you started right.

Christine7777 · 11-23-2003, 11:58 AM

I am an adult on 125mg of Strattera, and it seems like its a lot higher than other adults are on. I know it goes by weight supposedly, but geesh...I'm only 150 lbs. and on 125, doesn't that sound like a lot?

Palms1 · 11-23-2003, 12:05 PM

Christine, what was your initial dose and why did the doctor prescribe such a high dose for you? Did he slowly work the dose up to 125 because there was no effect on a lower dose?