Is Strattera Good for ADHD? Psychiatrist Reviews!

[@kylepetten]

best video on here about Strattera. thank you.

[@TheKicksShrink]

appreciate you!

[@somestudentguy]

Strattera was my starting medication for ADHD. It worked well for a while but I feel like it wasn't giving the range of symptom relief I needed. I still felt like I had a hard time starting on mundane-to-complex tasks, and general issues with motivation. Then I switched to Focalin, and that seemed to do about the same, except it made me feel like a zombie, and completely shut down my personality. Once I switched to Vyvanse I had a much better time focusing on tasks and being able to more realistically set personal and professional goals; something I had little-to-no success before on Strattera. Additionally, I just felt normal and functional which I think is really the goal with any of these meds.

[@TheKicksShrink]

glad to hear you found a winner im not overall a fan of strattera for most people, but know that there are the handful where it is THE med for them just find the stimulants so much more effective it's not even worth trying strattera

[@surronzak8154]

@@TheKicksShrink "just find the stimulants so much more effective it's not even worth trying strattera" please what ? If starttera works why would you continue give stimulants who are bad for health ??

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

@@surronzak8154 Well according to what he just wrote, b/c Strattera doesn't work for MOST people and IDK where you heard stimulants are bad for your health. I've been on them for much of my life. I'm 50. What has it done bad to my health.

[@Xanaduum]

There is research that suggests that noradrenaline I.e. norepinephrine is/can be involved in addiction. Plus, a medication doesn't need to be "addictive" for one to become dependent on it, which would be th same outcome.

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Strattera and Red Bull, a powerful combination.

[@TheKicksShrink]

if it works, it works haha

[@Simobrah90]

with strattera I was able to do things that I didn't want to do... now it's off the market in my country and I take medikinet. here the medikinet makes me focus only on the things I want to do

[@jesperplaetner5074]

I could only concentrate about sleeping.... I slept 12 hours a day, I think, and felt numb...so right now I'm waiting 1 year to get a time at a psychotherapist for a time to try stimulation meds....

[@stadoblech]

I actually started feeling effects of atomoxetin (25mg) on my very first day. It was kinda wild. I started doing stuff and usually i hit wall and could not continue working on that particular task. On very first day with atomoxetin this wall was gone. It was truly interesting experience

[@sweetiepie4328]

And how did you continue on it?

[@Xanaduum]

No reply after a month. 😬​@@sweetiepie4328

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I'm hoping for the same effect as I just got my prescription. I've been struggling with ADHD for 40 years. Let me give you an example of my struggles: I started skateboarding when I was 13 and still am unable to do a kickflip. I started playing guitar when I was 11 and today play the exact same. My skiller never improves. My skill never improves with any of my hobbies. I've never completed a book or even completed a passion hobby. I always get stuck at level 3, with literally everything. I've never had a job longer than a year, and I've worked in over 20 different industries. I hope this can help me focus on understanding exactly what I want to be when I grow up.

[@Yasmina-1979at]

I’ve had a serious Ritalin abuse issues ever since I’ve been on it. I’ve taken thousands more than I should . I’m considering staterra, I hope it’ll help even if not as well .

[@kenhaze5230]

Would be interested to hear your experience as a clinician with viloxazine-an agent even less effective, based on research, than atomoxetine-given its similar history and putative MoA. Edit: I commented too soon: You mention it. But still would love to hear some commentary! Since the effect sizes are so unimaginably pathetic. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not best for some!

[@TheKicksShrink]

not impressed with it so far; only benefit is what i mentioned in the video, people unable to swallow strattera for whatever reason

[@FreshSliceTherapy]

I just diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar 1 disorder psychiatrist started Atomoxitine and zonalta hope it will work 😢

[@TheKicksShrink]

best of luck with treatment, hopefully it does the job!

[@louisbaby4714]

can i take strattera at night, it makes me so sleepy whenever i take it in the morning for some reason. does something explain this?

[@TheKicksShrink]

can be taken at night

[@rezzasnaps]

I take mine at night. I used to take it in the morning when i was on 40mg but was forced totakenit at night when I moved up to 80

[@Grisuu]

@@rezzasnapstake 40 2times a day

[@monikan.7980]

Thank you for the clear and concise summary. I felt the effects of the 25 mg dose very quickly, but mostly in the form of side effects like nausea, stomach pain, dry mouth, and irritability. This is my fifth time trying to stick to the daily dose, and it's been tough. Last week, though, I noticed a bit of peace; I actually started doing things around the house that I usually procrastinate on for ages. It feels like there's potential, but if the side effects don't go away, I can't imagine continuing with this in my daily life , Before tried elvance, absolutely not for me

[@TheKicksShrink]

no medication is worth adverse effects that are causing disruption; definitely discuss with your doc about options may also consider taking at night, as that may mitigate some of the adverse effects?

[@tturner7786]

It took me 2 full weeks before Nausea and stomach issues went away. Still waiting for the good things to start .. 7 weeks more and if it's not doing anything helpful by then I'm over it and on to stimulants. However it has worked for my son really well for 5 years which is why I tried it first

[@jodi-annedavidson5348]

How do you feel about Wellbutrin 300 mg with Strattera? Is that safe since wellbutrin is a DNRI and Straterra which is a SNRI? Is there increased risk for seizure?

[@jodi-annedavidson5348]

Low dose straterra 25 mg

[@TheKicksShrink]

its doable, but always individual. would not (in theory) necessarily increase seizure risk by itself

[@ereviscale3966]

Still waiting for my dose to be effective, barely seems to help after 7 weeks, maybe I need some more time. Thankfully I've used lots of coping strategies and lifestyle changes as well so it isn't too bad. It can be really hard to tell a difference with these long lasting medicines.

[@TheKicksShrink]

hoping it does the trick, may need an adjustment because (in theory) you should know by 7 weeks if its doing something or not

[@adnankamen6470]

did you suddenly stop and if so did you notice any change then?

[@nathanomfg]

I'm considering talking to my psychiatrist about straterra. I have OCPD and ADHD and unfortunately ADHD meds make my OCPD symptoms go into overdrive, but I'm a mess without them. I've tried vyvanse which made everything really bad too. Currently on 40 mg of adderral and I dont always take it because it makes me too hyper focused and unable to complete anything. Have you ever prescribed straterra for someone in this situation?

[@TheKicksShrink]

can be helpful, definitely worth talking with your doc about exploring options; have not personally done that the adderall 40mg is higher than expected, so may need to bring that down, which could be contributing to hyperfocus? but def discuss with your doc

[@nathanomfg]

@@TheKicksShrink Thanks for the reply! I sent them a message.

[@oneldelorbe1413]

What motivated you to specialize in this?

[@TheKicksShrink]

helping change the trajectories of people's lives, often in people who are shunned or silenced

[@agustinsalazar8438]

Hey dr i had a question can i take Adderall with strattera would that boost Adderall???

[@TheKicksShrink]

would talk with your doc about it, but in theory, it should not "boost" the Adderall

[@gobbiwasabi]

I took Strattera one time and literally could not stop crying for three straight days. It was horrible and took weeks to recover from. 0/10 never again.

[@TheKicksShrink]

theres multiple reasons its not one of my main go-tos, and this is exhibit 1 why

[@sweetiepie4328]

My doc prescribed this due to me being on methadone . I wanted to start on stimulants but he said i had to get off methadone first. Is this common to tell patients? I feel like from the begining he didn't want to help me with stimulants. I hear they work and i need help!

[@TheKicksShrink]

i made a whole other video on this topic, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4WonKGAmb6Xq5I long and short, can absolutely use stimulants with methadone

[@edelquinn6848]

It makes me very sensitive to loud noises

[@TheKicksShrink]

it can do that sometimes :(

[@edelquinn6848]

@@TheKicksShrink thank u so much I really thought I was losing it, thank you Kindly I hope you have a wonderful week

[@monikan.7980]

incredible, For me the same

[@meropale]

I took Wellbutrin briefly and it was so effective for a few days. Then nothing. Just side effects like ears ringing and racing heart.

[@TheKicksShrink]

may need a further discussion w/your doc

[@sweetiepie4328]

Wellbutrin does nothing for me

[@scottstorchfan]

Of course you prescribe it the least. Its discontinued.

[@TheKicksShrink]

Discontinued where, cuz it’s not 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@scottstorchfan]

@@TheKicksShrink “Strattera note: As of November 2023, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company discontinued all strengths of Strattera from the marketplace. Strattera generic, atomoxetine, is available.”

[@sweetiepie4328]

Clonidine? Makes me feel super tired

[@TheKicksShrink]

can absolutely do that for some, def why we try to use it more at night

[@Xanaduum]

And it works for 24 hours?

[@MikeSolis369]

Can strattera and vyvanse be taken together?

[@TheKicksShrink]

i have had patients do it before; definitely need to be under close monitoring/supervision, especially in regards to blood pressure/heart rate etc

[@dikshamen]

Why not compare stettera vs Effxor ( venlafexin)....as an alternative ? Both are snri.

[@TheKicksShrink]

effexor not indicated/marketed for ADHD

[@dikshamen]

@@TheKicksShrink but can it ( chemically) work as a adhd solution?