Does it look bad if the doc goes from Strattera -> Stimulants -> Strattera? - ADD / ADHD Message Board

fuzzybaffy · 10-31-2004, 03:32 PM

I was on Strattera for a while, and then asked to be put on Stimulants over the summer.

I didn't like the effect of stimulants, so I asked to switch back to Strattera. He seemed reluctant to do this, however, and I'm wondering if it's because it makes him look bad professionally?

norat · 10-31-2004, 09:43 PM

Most likely since he first prescribed straterra a lot more information has become available to him (the doctor). Perhaps he thinks you are trying to chose a path he knows won't help you. Other then children, (at least according to their moms) I can't find many people who have actually been helped by Straterra.

It wouldn't make the doctor look bad in anyway.

index.html · 11-01-2004, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzzybaffy

I didn't like the effect of stimulants, so I asked to switch back to Strattera. He seemed reluctant to do this...

Most likely, he was hesitant to put you back on a drug that you had already said you didn't like.

pamperedglitter · 11-03-2004, 09:27 AM

Even if you had been on it before. Your doctor should listen to you and how you feel. That is the bottom line!

Based on my experience with Strattera, I would hate for you to go back to it. You are familiar with my other post.

Another nurse told me. Only use the drugs that have been on the market for at least 5-6 years. Strattera is just too new. Even on the clinical trials, it was proven safe past 6 weeks for long term use. You are being a guinney pig! I don't want you to be hurt!

JMO

Jayme143 · 11-03-2004, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzybaffy

I was on Strattera for a while, and then asked to be put on Stimulants over the summer.

I didn't like the effect of stimulants, so I asked to switch back to Strattera. He seemed reluctant to do this, however, and I'm wondering if it's because it makes him look bad professionally?

what kind of stimulant???

J-me