Strattera 18mg Capsules: My Experience and Questions for the Community
I was recently prescribed Strattera 18mg capsules for my ADHD and I'm curious to hear from others who have taken this medication. I've been taking it for about a month now and have noticed some improvements in my focus, but I'm still experiencing some side effects like headaches and trouble sleeping. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I'd love to hear about your journeys with Strattera, both positive and negative. Also, any tips on managing the side effects would be greatly appreciated! One thing I keep hearing is how it affects sexual health if taken for long term. i've started wondering if there are other alternatives to this drug. Additionally, I'm curious to know if anyone has experience with changing dosage or switching to a different medication. Any insights would be helpful!
Strattera 18mg Capsules: My Experience and Questions for the Community
I was recently prescribed Strattera 18mg capsules for my ADHD and I'm curious to hear from others who have taken this medication. I've been taking it for about a month now and have noticed some improvements in my focus, but I'm still experiencing some side effects like headaches and trouble sleeping. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I'd love to hear about your journeys with Strattera, both positive and negative. Also, any tips on managing the side effects would be greatly appreciated! One thing I keep hearing is how it affects sexual health if taken for long term. i've started wondering if there are other alternatives to this drug. Additionally, I'm curious to know if anyone has experience with changing dosage or switching to a different medication. Any insights would be helpful!
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I've been on Strattera for a while and I honestly don't know what to do. I'm constantly worried about the long-term effects of Strattera, considering I'm also a long term user and there's no other alternative. Anyone else feel the same? Fun fact: Not only are side effects a thing, but the medication actually has a cycle where it works for months then nothing happens. This is why I have to constantly increase the dosage.
I switched from Concerta to Strattera and honestly I feel like it was the best decision of my life. It's way better than the other meds I tried, and I haven’t noticed any sexual side effects. Still, I'm not sure about how it works on a long term basis, but for now I’m good.
I started on 18mg too, but my doctor had me increase to 40mg. The side effects were tough, but they went away after a couple of weeks except for the headaches which are still the same. Hopefully, they will get better soon. My focus and attention have improved a lot. It's worth the wait!
I've been on Strattera for a few years now, and it's been a game-changer for me. I started with 18mg and eventually bumped up to 25mg. The side effects were rough at first, but they eventually faded. Stick with it, and you might see some real improvements!
I'm still on 18mg and have been for about 6 months. I've had no problems with side effects, but I can't say I've noticed a huge improvement in my ADHD symptoms. Might talk to my doctor about increasing the dosage.
It's worth it to stick it through no matter how hard it gets. My focus and attention is so much better, my friends are asking me if i'm alright. Ok, maybe it's a bit exagerated but you get it. Plus, I've been able to start exercising again because I feel like I have the energy to do it. I highly doubt any other ADHD medication will have this effect on me.
I read this and wondered why my doctor never mentioned the sexual side effects to me. I'm so glad I searched online. I feel like they should definitely be more transparent about this information
Anxiety is a thing for me with Strattera. It's definitely helped with my ADHD, but the anxiety is something I wasn't expecting to deal with again. It's a bit overwhelming to manage it with therapy. Has anyone dealt with this?
I had to switch to Vyvanse because the sexual side effects on Strattera were too much. Don’t get me wrong, Vyvanse is working for now but I’m concerned about how long it will last. Not sure if it's worth it or not.