Strattera - Others w. Adult Male Side Effects? - ADD / ADHD Message Board

jacko · 02-22-2003, 02:37 PM

WARNING: THIS MAY BE TOO GRAPHIC FOR SOME READERS

Howdy-

I am a 33 year old male that has been taking Strattera for around 10 days. I have been working up to 54 mg (3 x 18mg) and have been on this dose for around 4 days. I also take 100 mg of Zoloft for depression.

I have had the common side effects of constipation, drymouth, and tiredness, but those--for the most part--have subsided. I'm now, however, experiencing an odd (and uncomfortable) sensation when ejaculating. I'm not sure if this is from the Strattera alone or in combination with the Zoloft. I'm hoping others may share similar experiences? (just knowing the cause may be a bit comforting!)

Upon ejaculation, which doesn't seem to "shoot" far, I get a backed up, swelling feeling in my testicles. Of course, this is pretty painful. The severity of this feeling slowly subsides over about 5 minutes. I'm thinking this may have something to do with a swollen prostate? Is this a "retrograde" ejaculation? I'm aware of the sexual dysfunction Zoloft can cause, but I've been on it for over 2 years and have never had an experience like this. Any ideas (or shared side effects) would be appreciated and help ease my mind!

thanks,

jacko

help · 02-22-2003, 03:06 PM

It's probably a combo of the two zoloft causes sexual side-effects and so does strattera in some individuals. It did at first with me but then completely disappeared.

Talk to your doctor he may be able to try you on a different SSRI to see if the symptoms subside.

jay22 · 03-09-2003, 05:31 PM

Jacko,
I also have similar problem with strattera, except that I have no swelling but pain. Also I get frequent urge to urinate , constipation, flatulance & very disturbed sleep. I have now scaled down my dosage to 40mg/day from 80 mg/day but still the problem persists.
What dosage are you in right now. Other than strat Iam taking 100mg/day of wellbutrin.
thanks

Raq · 03-26-2003, 08:21 PM

Jacko,
You're not alone. My fiancee has been on Strat. for almost a month. He has never taken any other ADHD meds before, and he has the same sensations you describe when ejaculating. Hopes it subsides.

AaronV · 04-07-2003, 05:47 PM

Jacko,
Today has been my 8th day on strattera. Today while urinating, the last few drops didnt't come out like usual, instead it was a rather copious amount of semen. I've also had semen leak unexpectedly a couple of times since taking the med. It's almost as if theres an abundance of fluid being produced. I am 40 years old and am only on strattera. I was also curious if this had happened to anyone else. Otherwise, I have been satisfied with the med. so far.