dangerbean Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Has anyone tried straterra? I am not looking for an adderall like experience. I am looking to be able to have reading comprehension again. it's a (relatively) small thing in my life, but also is huge. For 20+ years of my life I struggled so hard with reading comprehension. Adderall changed that--like a 180. And even though reading is not a huge part of my life, being able to read on adderall was great and it meant a lot to me. I hate that i have lost that with the adderall. and I don't even mean that need to devour every piece of information that is out there. I mean I would like to be able to read a paragraph out of the New York Times or a novel and be able to explain what I just read without having to stop after every sentence and take notes (okay, that is a very slight exaggeration). But I am one of those people who reads a whole page and then realizes I've been daydreaming. I suffered 20+ years with that. I was not lazy--I read the material. it breaks my heart that i can't retain it.....i had that on adderall and i want that back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
better_morgan Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Did you end up trying Straterra?? How is it working out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 My daughter is taking Strattera now. I took her off of Concerta when I quit Adderall. It seems to work well. It doesn't change who she is and it doesn't wear off at homework time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreativeGuy Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Not worth trying stomach aches and headache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 It doesn't bother her. Unless she doesn't take it. The withdrawal seems uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 My daughter has one of the autism spectrum disorders-PDD-NOS. Until you have lived this hell, you can't really comment. Trust me when I say, I have tried all non med options. At this point, I am praying for her not to end up living under a bridge some day. Thanks for your concern. I certainly understand your feelings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Strattera did not work for me, and made me horribly depressed. I'm going in tomorrow to see what other options I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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