ally Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Has anyone had any experience with straterra??? If so please share....i cant take it anymore....i need help.... my backround is a severe adderall addict. Stimulants of any kind if not adderall. Also have terrible adhd though. It is very hard to be a parent and set good examples for a child when i cant even take care of myself properly, the laziness from quitting adderall is unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krax Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Has anyone had any experience with straterra??? If so please share....i cant take it anymore....i need help.... my backround is a severe adderall addict. Stimulants of any kind if not adderall. Also have terrible adhd though. It is very hard to be a parent and set good examples for a child when i cant even take care of myself properly, the laziness from quitting adderall is unbearable. I had it prior to taking ritalin. I didn't get much out of it except for a nasty side effect I'd rather not describe. Have you tried wellbutrin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Yes, im on wellbutrin 300mg a day. I feel like it makes me angry :/ So ur from illinois?? Do u come to il anymore? Family here? And thNks for the advice on that other post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krax Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Yes, im on wellbutrin 300mg a day. I feel like it makes me angry :/ So ur from illinois?? Do u come to il anymore? Family here? And thNks for the advice on that other post that sounds like a high dose, have you asked your Dr about dropping down and only in the morning? I was born in Rockford but moved a couple times until I was about 5 when we moved to OR. No my relatives are primarily in MO and Kentucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starseedpod Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I really wish there was more research going into developing non-addictive meds for ADHD... I have tried Strattera before, but it was hard to tell whether it was working or not. When I told my psychiatrist this, she switched me to Cymbalta, which is an SSNRI so it works on norepinephrine...Although I'm not sure how the mechanism works exactly. Except for the sexual side effects, it did help a little. (Keep in mind that I was also on other meds at the time including a pretty high dose of an antipsychotic, so unfortunately I can't comment on the experience of being just on Strattera or Cymbalta alone.) I eventually switched to Wellbutrin, which helped to balance out some negative side effects of the Seroquel. I have heard that it increases anxiety for some people though... Hope you find something that works! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I took my 11 year old daughter off of Concerta two days after I quit Adderall. However, she really needed something different (preferable non stimulant) before school started, so she recently started taking Strattera. WOW! I am so amazed at how well she is doing on it. Her tutor noticed a huge improvement in her attention even over her concerta focus. Also, it builds up in her system so it does not wear off just in time for homework. I highly recommend trying it, because it has been a life saver for our family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinkgreentes Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'm taking it now and I'm skeptical. It makes me tired but I'm hoping I adjust to the side effects. I'd say it's worth trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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