I feel energized on it and start getting tired by like 7pm I could focus extremely well on it and remember things better I can get so much done in my day
@@bradleygallipani6407 immediately. I like doing parkour and I noticed that I can just get ready and go do the things I want to do i don’t know why they say it takes 4 weeks for it to work I felt it the first day I could focus better
@@bradleygallipani6407 medications that work on a reuptake inhibition mechanism like strattera take a month or so to have an effect, if they have any effect at all
1 - 0:24 - First non-stimulant to be approved for ADHD by the FDA (2002, and became generic in 2017) 2 - 0:52 - Effective against ADHD. Strattera works on every 5-7 people on average. Stimulants = 2-4 (works for more people). This makes Strattera is a second option for most people. 3 - 2:29 - Most people tolerate Strattera more than the stimulants. Because it has less side effects overall after 2-5 weeks 4 - 3:25 - Possible suicide-risk for kids and young people (2008 study showed 0,37% hightened risk and another 0%) 5 - 4:34 - Is usually dosed by weight. The focus is the find the lowest dose with the most/enough effect to avoid side effects (Some need more or less than average). It can take 12 weeks to get full benefits of the dose. 6 - 5:25 - Breaks down in the liver. Fluxetine and other drugs can block the breakdown and give side effects. A dose of 50% less than usual of Strattera is recommended to start with. 7 - 6:13 - Helpful for people with ADHD + Anxiety but usually not effective for people with ADHD + Depression
Lol . I went in for adderall . My doctor diagnosed me with adhd and said “ sorry our protocol is to give strattera first bc it’s safer. Dude …… I never had problems taking friends adderall just feel fucking good and works great for me . Strattera has done nothing , makes me feel gross , can’t get erected , and doesn’t help me focus . Thanks doc!
@@brendonjohnson8611It’s interesting that Strattera caused ED issues for you but not Adderall. I have ED issues on Adderall (a documented side effect) so am going to try Strattera. When I Google “Strattera erections” the main side effect I see is priapism which is long-lasting erections.
This has been life changing for me, took about 3 months to find right dose 60mg , I’m 58 only diagnosed this year, wish I’d had this that’s ago my life would have been so different. Can’t take the stimulant because of Blood Pressure…
Many people here are saying that Strattera doesn't work. Yes, it does work, but like any other medication, you have to wait and endure the side effects for a few weeks. For me, it has been effective, but as I mentioned, I had to go through several side effects before reaching the positive outcomes.
I was diagnosed with mixed adhd last year. I’m 36, have worked for my self as a carpenter my whole life (couldn’t work for companies as I don’t stick to rules well!) I have very good energy levels and can work pretty efficiently as I hyper focus on work, but I crash at night and then scroll for hours to get dopamine ☠️😂 I also and very very impulsive and make bad decisions a lot, I’ve just started straterra 3 days ago so I’m hoping it will help my mind relax at night time!!!
@@FatGoblinnhi mate, I stopped taking it after 2 weeks 😂 I know that is probably not enough time but honestly it made me feel sluggish and sort of in a daze. I maybe try in the future again I haven’t actually spoken to my dr about it yet. But it definitely quietens your mind down.
The first day I took it, I did too but after that it's been working great. The more it builds up, the better it works and the less symptoms. EXCEPT when I missed a few days and had the worst migraine of my life.
Same here....started back on Wellbutrin end of last year and got to 300mg 4 months ago. Just started 40mg Strattera. I read taking both together can be not such a good idea if heart issues are present and a few other things but forgot. Good luck for both of us 🙏🏼
@@BlekSheep_1 my primary care was taken aback by the fact that my psych is prescribing both begause both lower seizure threshold or something. I'm not prone to seizures so I'll probably be fine. I'm on 200mg wellbutrin and 80mg strattera. I was on 25mg losartan for high blood pressure before wellbutrin. Wellbutrin spiked it so i'm on 100mg of that now. Strattera has made no appreciable change to BP.
Hi, just wondering if you're still on that combination, looking to start that myself but I take bupropion and I don't know if that would be good enough for me.
@@s_s7833 still on that combo (200mg wellbutrin 80mg strattera), and it's mildly to moderately helpful. I wish it was better but oh well. I could do without the Strattera side effects though (main ones for me: extremely bizarre dreams and dry mouth).
@@mebeasenseilol my balls hurt on it too!!! On 40mg I’m ok but when I went to 80mg it literally felt like I had a testicular injury. Went back down to 40 and it went away. But even at 40 my junk always looks like it’s super cold out lol. Everything looks shrunken down there. Such a weird side effect and I don’t understand what’s causing this
I like straterra because I can go off and on it for focusing (minimizing adhd) and when I want to socialize and be less bothered by sensory issues, I stop taking it that day. I notice that initially I had nausea but that went away or I got used to it. When I am off it for a week though I notice my depression seeps back in. Otherwise, I notice my depression and anxiety are managed better, therefore, I see progress illuminating my IBS and acne from stress. Overall, I like to stay on it despite it making more pronounced with Autistic traits and dry mouth. I get more stuff done and feel more capable at work.
Your videos are so informative. I appreciate it so much! I know now that I wouldn’t want to try this medication due to a family history of suicide and suicidal ideation. It’s just nothing I want to play with. I appreciate you. Keep up the videos.
Thank you so much for taking the time to check this video out and for giving feedback! Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos. Dr. Aly
I totally understand the fear of having suicidal ideation on medication. Personally, I had such a reaction with extended release Adderall. However you have to also consider your risk of having suicidal ideation from not having adhd treated. A lot of psychiatric medications have suicidal ideation as an extremely rare but possible reaction, but in cases where a person with adhd has comorbidties (ie anxiety depression etc, which is very common) treatment can definitely reduce suicidal thoughts and depression, which are worsened by adhd symptoms. When I was first put on Strattera, i was given strict guidelines to tell my friends and family to be on the lookout for signs of depression and sudden mood changes, given my bad reaction to XR adderall. And in combination with zoloft for my treatment resistant depression my symptoms were slowly but majorly improved. Along with my concentration and brain fog/scatter brain. I hope this comment gives you some food for thought about weighing your treatment options (talk to your doc also) And I wish you the best
strattera is poison to my body. I took just two pills, one per day, then I was forced to stop. my guts was suffering, and never was so bad psycologically. after 15 day from stop I finally recovered. Now I'm on stimulants and doing great
i just started 25mg of straterra and i’m on 100 mg of zoloft and 10 mg of buspar 😅 a lot of people are telling me to switch to just a stimulant but i’m all about trusting the process because it can be dangerous switching medication a lot.
@@Jadetaylor5233 unfortunately not much, I stopped taking it after about two weeks, didn’t do much. Try a low dose of Vyvanse every day, that’s what I’ve been doing side.
Starting today very low dosage however, this doesn't sound very promising. Unfortunately, some people with ADHD will not be prescribed stimulant medication because of the hyper aspect of the condition which is why I was prescribed this medication. It just seems like an SSRI. Not depressed and I like to actually feel. I don't want to be numb just so I can do more than one thing at a day and not be such a weirdo
I have Crohn’s disease. My doctor just put me on Strattera 25 mg. The nausea is on unbelievable. I’m on my second day. I read online to try and eat something when I take it. So, that’s what I did this morning. I’m also resting. Knock on wood, it doesn’t seem to be, as bad as, it was yesterday. It works, but this nauseous has got stop! I also read that if you take it at night that can help with nausea, as well. So, that will be my next option. If this doesn’t help, I’ll switch to taking it at night. As a last resort, I’ll go back and talk to my doctor about dividing it up or something else. This is miserable! It works, but I feel like I am going to throw up, every second.😔
Adderall is godly compared to strattera . Strattera is satin . It doesn’t work , makes u sick , isn’t good for your health , destroys sex drive , constipation . And more ….. adderall makes me feel like a God for 6 hours lol
My appointment is soon and I'm thinking of doing the same thing but nervous about making the change. Vyvanse was the best for me but insurance wont cover it anymore. I feel very depressed on Adderall
@@MrBl0m these edibles ain't sh*t 😂 no side effects except a bit of insomnia for me, but still haven't felt any improvements. Maybe it'll take longer, or a higher dose?
Strattera worked great for me. No side effects, improved focus and motivation, all the boxed I wanted checked. Only reason I stopped it was because I got pregnant. Unfortunately, I can’t find any info on it being safe during breastfeeding either 🤷🏻♀️ SoI guess I’m off it for a while
dang I just started this since i am a drug addict (5 years clean) I been worried about being on a stimulant....but i do NOT want to feel tired! yuck raising 2 toddlers and a teen being tired is the worst feeling...i might have to find another medicine you would recommend besides stimulants?
Thank you for this video. My childhood / teenage years were spent on Ritalin which I stopped at 19. Now at 41 and needing help again I am about to start Strattera and am a little worried. I really hope this stuff works for me. I do worry that a medication will take away what I call my 'mind web' which is critical for my job as a software analyst. I just really need an assist with staying focused.
My prescriber never mentioned anything about sertraline blocking the pathways that process atomoxetine!! I’ve been on the full 100mg for a month now and building up for three but still not felt a thing, anyone got experience with this??
Works for me, this stuff changed me freaking life. I have tons of energy and am normally up from 3am til 7pm before i start slowing down, this is normal for me tho. Ive had A few lows during the day hut a little water and walking took care of that. My focus is better but my ability to catch error ls significantly im prove, making the dyslexia errors much easier to spot. I can see how to spell 'have' instead of correcting it every times. 😂
Thanks, but no, thanks. 2:12 Overall stimulants are considered to be more effective than Strattera for treating ADHD symptoms and are usually used as a first-line treatment whereas Strattera is usually use second or even third line. 2:52 The main side effects that we usually see with Strattera are often GI related so nausea vomiting and abdominal pain other commonly seen side effects can include headaches high blood pressure and faster heartbeat.
stimulants are more efficient at the risk of abuse and addiction. idk what youre talking about second and third option. strattera was the first thing i was given for adhd
The effects of stimulants also diminish in people over time and no longer work, and then people have brutal withdrawals. Literally every person I’ve ever talked to that was on stimulants experiences this. Also emotional blunting with long term use is a major issue in most people on stimulate. I’ve heard all of this from people who have taken adderal, Concerta, vyvanse, etc.
I'm currently on Duloxetine and have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and adhd. My Dr. Recently upped my dose and wants me to think about trying straterra in combination with duloxetine. She already had me try bupropion and it mad my adhd symptoms worse, i had an extremely hard time sitting still for anything. Do you think straterra would be beneficial in my case?
My blood pressure rises and my heart beats violently from this drug. Can it be used with Clonidine to reduce side effects??? Atomoxetine dosages of 5 mg and 1 mg also have side effects.
I just started 40mgs of of strattera today and I also take 20mg of prozack once in the morning. My Doctor told me it's ok to take strattera with my prozac in the morning. But your saying prozac is not good to take with strattera. And the pharmacy I go to said it's ok to take prozac and strattera together in the morning. So who is right is the main question???
@@Swiftzlyhave you stayed on 10mg? How much Wellbutrin are you taking? I’m also taking both and 80mg of Strattera was waaaay too much, 10mg seems to work so much better for focus without awful side effects too
@@Phoenix_3196ait was helping but unfortunately i still ended up getting the side effect of being aggro/irritable/paranoid even on the 10mg. doing way better now on good ole adderall
I have been taking Adderall as prescribed for 16 years and now I got cut off because I used THC. Strattera gave me suicidal thoughts and now my doctor wants to try Clonidine. If it doesn’t work, I’m going to start buying adderall or meth off the street. I know that stimulants work well for me.
If you are willing to buy it off the streets(adderall) or take illicit street drugs like meth, you should probably check into an inpatient program. I say this without any sort of judgement so please don’t take it in an offensive way. Please be safe my dude
Yeah buying street drugs is a horrible idea. You don’t know what you’re getting off the streets and fentanyl is a huge epidemic right now. You’ll probably end up ☠️. Also, it’s illegal so if you get caught you could end up in prison
Greetings. First, thank you for your video. I am pretty much sure you will not answer my question but still I am being very grateful for your job. In conclusion, i made up this kind of plan: 1. Starting dose is 20 mg to minimise any side effect. 2-4 weeks before 40. 2. I hope 40 mg will be the main dose. If not enough, 2-4 weeks and 80 mg. 3. If still there are any side effects - I split the dose on 2 doses morning and evening. + I have to use it after food and if there any side effect I should not cancel it until they pass. 2 questions: 1. Sport - I train 6 days/week. 3 days - intensive training. Will there be any problems? 2. Diet - no coffee, more vitamins?
I use this more when i actually need it like for anxiety or tiredness, sometimes it resets the brain and then i lower from 40mg to 25mg my own doses work immediately. Under directions as presribed dont work for my type of metabolism. I also get extreme insomnia on and off this drug. So then i got days where i do not take, and just take my ritalin as needed. You dont have to stick to one drug if it doesnt work for days you need to concentrate. There is no miracle all in one drug but its the only one i found with no side effect when getting off strattera, you just cant combine any stimulant or none stimulant drugs with many others together. Herbals work okay for strattera as for ritalin you have to strictly keep clean metabolism for 8hr or 3hr releases. Sometimes I get horrible IBS from taking ritalin at stronger dose since amphetamines give horrible mental side effect, most active compounds will give you the runs or susceptible for IBS, strattera on a really desperate time has helped with that because I get anxiety after an IBS flare up, so it can be used for multiple purposes it's just handy to have.
If we are talking just one day of missing it, I just have my patients take their normal daily dose the following day if they missed the day prior. If it’s several days to weeks, I typically have to restart them on a lower dose. Check in with your physician so you know the best approach for you! Dr. Aly
@@dralywoodLol, I’m from MN, thank you for the information on the video, very helpful, I just picked up my first prescription for stattera and I’m exited
@@tjeym8897 Yes, Strattera (atomoxetine) has been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a black box warning, the strictest warning for prescription drugs, about this risk.
@@CCONTHADL I'm having to get a few test run, but Straterra is what's I'm hoping for next. My psychiatrist really wants me to do Ritilan but I don't think that will be helpful for my high anxiety levels.
I feel energized on it and start getting tired by like 7pm I could focus extremely well on it and remember things better I can get so much done in my day
Did you feel energized immediately or did it take weeks to help with that?
@@bradleygallipani6407 immediately.
I like doing parkour and I noticed that I can just get ready and go do the things I want to do i don’t know why they say it takes 4 weeks for it to work I felt it the first day I could focus better
yes i’m wondering the same. did it take months to start feeling energized?
@@bradleygallipani6407 medications that work on a reuptake inhibition mechanism like strattera take a month or so to have an effect, if they have any effect at all
I’m about to start taking this. Do you take it in the morning?
1 - 0:24 - First non-stimulant to be approved for ADHD by the FDA (2002, and became generic in 2017)
2 - 0:52 - Effective against ADHD. Strattera works on every 5-7 people on average. Stimulants = 2-4 (works for more people). This makes Strattera is a second option for most people.
3 - 2:29 - Most people tolerate Strattera more than the stimulants. Because it has less side effects overall after 2-5 weeks
4 - 3:25 - Possible suicide-risk for kids and young people (2008 study showed 0,37% hightened risk and another 0%)
5 - 4:34 - Is usually dosed by weight. The focus is the find the lowest dose with the most/enough effect to avoid side effects (Some need more or less than average). It can take 12 weeks to get full benefits of the dose.
6 - 5:25 - Breaks down in the liver. Fluxetine and other drugs can block the breakdown and give side effects. A dose of 50% less than usual of Strattera is recommended to start with.
7 - 6:13 - Helpful for people with ADHD + Anxiety but usually not effective for people with ADHD + Depression
Thank you so much!
Doctor: “Hey dawg I heard you like nausea so here’s some nausea to go with your nausea”
Lol . I went in for adderall . My doctor diagnosed me with adhd and said “ sorry our protocol is to give strattera first bc it’s safer. Dude …… I never had problems taking friends adderall just feel fucking good and works great for me . Strattera has done nothing , makes me feel gross , can’t get erected , and doesn’t help me focus . Thanks doc!
@@brendonjohnson8611It’s interesting that Strattera caused ED issues for you but not Adderall. I have ED issues on Adderall (a documented side effect) so am going to try Strattera. When I Google “Strattera erections” the main side effect I see is priapism which is long-lasting erections.
This has been life changing for me, took about 3 months to find right dose 60mg , I’m 58 only diagnosed this year, wish I’d had this that’s ago my life would have been so different. Can’t take the stimulant because of Blood Pressure…
How has it helped you? Does it help with energy
I’m sorry you had to deal so long without a diagnosis.
Strattera also raises blood pressure.
How has it helped the most. An u say please
Many people here are saying that Strattera doesn't work. Yes, it does work, but like any other medication, you have to wait and endure the side effects for a few weeks. For me, it has been effective, but as I mentioned, I had to go through several side effects before reaching the positive outcomes.
I was diagnosed with mixed adhd last year. I’m 36, have worked for my self as a carpenter my whole life (couldn’t work for companies as I don’t stick to rules well!) I have very good energy levels and can work pretty efficiently as I hyper focus on work, but I crash at night and then scroll for hours to get dopamine ☠️😂 I also and very very impulsive and make bad decisions a lot, I’ve just started straterra 3 days ago so I’m hoping it will help my mind relax at night time!!!
Its been a month so is it working?
@@FatGoblinnhi mate, I stopped taking it after 2 weeks 😂 I know that is probably not enough time but honestly it made me feel sluggish and sort of in a daze. I maybe try in the future again I haven’t actually spoken to my dr about it yet. But it definitely quietens your mind down.
@@bigboundsy i Took it for a month but couldnt sleep so i stopped taking it but you should definetly take it again because 2 weekd is too little
@@FatGoblinn yea I think I might give it another go soon.
Just started taking it 3 days ago and so far I feel that it’s starting to improve my focus and memories and quite a my mind.
Thanks for this my 12 year old started it today. After a hour and half he threw up 😢 hoping tomorrow is better. 🤞
The first day I took it, I did too but after that it's been working great. The more it builds up, the better it works and the less symptoms. EXCEPT when I missed a few days and had the worst migraine of my life.
I’m so sorry that happened to me too it was terrible
I love knowing the NNT! That's such valuable info, thank you! 🎉
Wellbutrin worked for a couple months. Now on wellbutrin and strattera, seems to be doing better.
Same here....started back on Wellbutrin end of last year and got to 300mg 4 months ago.
Just started 40mg Strattera.
I read taking both together can be not such a good idea if heart issues are present and a few other things but forgot.
Good luck for both of us 🙏🏼
@@BlekSheep_1 my primary care was taken aback by the fact that my psych is prescribing both begause both lower seizure threshold or something. I'm not prone to seizures so I'll probably be fine. I'm on 200mg wellbutrin and 80mg strattera.
I was on 25mg losartan for high blood pressure before wellbutrin. Wellbutrin spiked it so i'm on 100mg of that now. Strattera has made no appreciable change to BP.
Hi, just wondering if you're still on that combination, looking to start that myself but I take bupropion and I don't know if that would be good enough for me.
@@s_s7833 still on that combo (200mg wellbutrin 80mg strattera), and it's mildly to moderately helpful. I wish it was better but oh well. I could do without the Strattera side effects though (main ones for me: extremely bizarre dreams and dry mouth).
I had erectile dysfunction and urination hesitancy on Straterra , which sucked because honestly it worked so well helping me focus.
I couldn't piss right, bloop pressure up, balls hurt, constipation...absolutely horrible.
The erectile dysfunction is more based on political affiliation.
@papabird4425 being an @$$hole has also been proven to be based on a political affiliation.
@@allfacts19 I don't have a political affiliation. That gives me the freedom to humiliate everyone else for theirs.
@@mebeasenseilol my balls hurt on it too!!! On 40mg I’m ok but when I went to 80mg it literally felt like I had a testicular injury. Went back down to 40 and it went away. But even at 40 my junk always looks like it’s super cold out lol. Everything looks shrunken down there. Such a weird side effect and I don’t understand what’s causing this
I like straterra because I can go off and on it for focusing (minimizing adhd) and when I want to socialize and be less bothered by sensory issues, I stop taking it that day. I notice that initially I had nausea but that went away or I got used to it. When I am off it for a week though I notice my depression seeps back in. Otherwise, I notice my depression and anxiety are managed better, therefore, I see progress illuminating my IBS and acne from stress. Overall, I like to stay on it despite it making more pronounced with Autistic traits and dry mouth. I get more stuff done and feel more capable at work.
How often are you allowed to go off of it? My doctor told me to take it daily and never said I could skip a day.
Your videos are so informative. I appreciate it so much! I know now that I wouldn’t want to try this medication due to a family history of suicide and suicidal ideation. It’s just nothing I want to play with.
I appreciate you. Keep up the videos.
Thank you so much for taking the time to check this video out and for giving feedback! Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos.
Dr. Aly
I totally understand the fear of having suicidal ideation on medication. Personally, I had such a reaction with extended release Adderall. However you have to also consider your risk of having suicidal ideation from not having adhd treated. A lot of psychiatric medications have suicidal ideation as an extremely rare but possible reaction, but in cases where a person with adhd has comorbidties (ie anxiety depression etc, which is very common) treatment can definitely reduce suicidal thoughts and depression, which are worsened by adhd symptoms.
When I was first put on Strattera, i was given strict guidelines to tell my friends and family to be on the lookout for signs of depression and sudden mood changes, given my bad reaction to XR adderall. And in combination with zoloft for my treatment resistant depression my symptoms were slowly but majorly improved. Along with my concentration and brain fog/scatter brain.
I hope this comment gives you some food for thought about weighing your treatment options (talk to your doc also) And I wish you the best
Definitely helps with giving me some needed info. Thank you much 🎉🎉
strattera is poison to my body. I took just two pills, one per day, then I was forced to stop. my guts was suffering, and never was so bad psycologically. after 15 day from stop I finally recovered. Now I'm on stimulants and doing great
Having used Adderall, Ritalin, concerta, Focalin, & vyvanse in my lifetime, Straterra is the only one that caused an unusual side effect.
i just started 25mg of straterra and i’m on 100 mg of zoloft and 10 mg of buspar 😅 a lot of people are telling me to switch to just a stimulant but i’m all about trusting the process because it can be dangerous switching medication a lot.
I’ve been taking Zoloft 150 mg & just started Strattera 40 mg today. If you don’t mind, what has been your experience so far ?!
strattera did absolutely nothing for me and many others, a non-stimulant adhd med will never work as well as a stimulant
@@rickyv8709 hi same here. What was the outcome?
@@Jadetaylor5233 unfortunately not much, I stopped taking it after about two weeks, didn’t do much. Try a low dose of Vyvanse every day, that’s what I’ve been doing side.
Starting today very low dosage however, this doesn't sound very promising. Unfortunately, some people with ADHD will not be prescribed stimulant medication because of the hyper aspect of the condition which is why I was prescribed this medication.
It just seems like an SSRI. Not depressed and I like to actually feel.
I don't want to be numb just so I can do more than one thing at a day and not be such a weirdo
I have Crohn’s disease. My doctor just put me on Strattera 25 mg. The nausea is on unbelievable. I’m on my second day. I read online to try and eat something when I take it.
So, that’s what I did this morning. I’m also resting. Knock on wood, it doesn’t seem to be, as bad as, it was yesterday. It works, but this nauseous has got stop! I also read that if you take it at night that can help with nausea, as well. So, that will be my next option. If this doesn’t help, I’ll switch to taking it at night.
As a last resort, I’ll go back and talk to my doctor about dividing it up or something else. This is miserable! It works, but I feel like I am going to throw up, every second.😔
I have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and I was wondering about this. Thank you for sharing. Are you still taking it?
Oh no I'm about to start this medication and have crohns also, I'm so nervous about these common GI side effects. 😬
Me too
I can't tolerate adderrall, so going to try strattera next. Hopefully it helps
Adderall is godly compared to strattera . Strattera is satin . It doesn’t work , makes u sick , isn’t good for your health , destroys sex drive , constipation . And more ….. adderall makes me feel like a God for 6 hours lol
My appointment is soon and I'm thinking of doing the same thing but nervous about making the change. Vyvanse was the best for me but insurance wont cover it anymore. I feel very depressed on Adderall
3:20 fatigue and tiredness is what makes me not want to take it again
Just starting today. Everything else sucked. Hope it works 🤞🏾
I'm starting today. They say it takes about 4 weeks for it to start working, have you noticed any changes?
How is it
update?
@@MrBl0m these edibles ain't sh*t 😂 no side effects except a bit of insomnia for me, but still haven't felt any improvements. Maybe it'll take longer, or a higher dose?
@@kirani111 thanks for the update
I was forced to drink/take it when I was a child. The side effects made me nervous most of the time and alwayas paranoid. Worst days for me.
Strattera worked great for me. No side effects, improved focus and motivation, all the boxed I wanted checked. Only reason I stopped it was because I got pregnant. Unfortunately, I can’t find any info on it being safe during breastfeeding either 🤷🏻♀️ SoI guess I’m off it for a while
I’m taking strattera 40mg and 0.5mg Ritalin in the morning,0.5 Ritalin in the afternoon.
Been trying this for few months now and honestly this medicine just makes me depressed and want to hide in the room all day
How does Strattera help ADHD when it impacts norepinephrine only and not dopamine?
adrenaline is stimulation
it actually does impact dopamine(in the pre frontal cortex only)
18 mg worked the 1st day I took it. 166 lbs 5'1"
I tried this when it first came and started getting manic. So, I switched to concerta and that worked great but didn't last long enough.
Thank you very much for your video, I had doubts about combining it with Cymbalta
dang I just started this since i am a drug addict (5 years clean) I been worried about being on a stimulant....but i do NOT want to feel tired! yuck raising 2 toddlers and a teen being tired is the worst feeling...i might have to find another medicine you would recommend besides stimulants?
Take it at night and make sure your not low on B Vitamins and Iron.
I took straterra for the first time a little over an hour ago after having switched over from yvanse
Any good?
@@tonys8448 It has an alright effect so in that aspect I'm happy. I get some side effects related to poor blood circulation but it's manegable
Update?
Thank you for this video. My childhood / teenage years were spent on Ritalin which I stopped at 19. Now at 41 and needing help again I am about to start Strattera and am a little worried. I really hope this stuff works for me. I do worry that a medication will take away what I call my 'mind web' which is critical for my job as a software analyst. I just really need an assist with staying focused.
How's it working out for you?
I tried Strattera and couldn't tolerate the side effects. Meanwhile, Concerta works much better for me.
Thankyou for making this.
I'm scared about the sudden death side affect I have high Blood pressure
There are things like guanfacine which both help adhd and decrease blood pressure
Simulants work well but the crash is bad. Also overtime you build tolerance
So helpful.
Thankyou, Dr Aly.
Im on duloxotine as well as this now.
It's seeming helpful, im on it two weeks now.
My Dr. Just upped my dose of duloxetine and is thinking about having me try straterra. I've been trying to research it before agreeing to it.
Tried both stimulants on maximum dose and didn't notice anything. Literally no changes
My prescriber never mentioned anything about sertraline blocking the pathways that process atomoxetine!! I’ve been on the full 100mg for a month now and building up for three but still not felt a thing, anyone got experience with this??
im on zoloft and they want to put me on strattera, any advice?
Works for me, this stuff changed me freaking life.
I have tons of energy and am normally up from 3am til 7pm before i start slowing down, this is normal for me tho. Ive had A few lows during the day hut a little water and walking took care of that. My focus is better but my ability to catch error ls significantly im prove, making the dyslexia errors much easier to spot. I can see how to spell 'have' instead of correcting it every times. 😂
What about straterra if your taking sertraline and have anxiety and ocd
Thanks, but no, thanks. 2:12 Overall stimulants are considered to be more effective than Strattera for treating ADHD symptoms and are usually used as a first-line treatment whereas Strattera is usually use second or even third line. 2:52 The main side effects that we usually see with Strattera are often GI related so nausea vomiting and abdominal pain other commonly seen side effects can include headaches high blood pressure and faster heartbeat.
stimulants are more efficient at the risk of abuse and addiction. idk what youre talking about second and third option. strattera was the first thing i was given for adhd
The effects of stimulants also diminish in people over time and no longer work, and then people have brutal withdrawals. Literally every person I’ve ever talked to that was on stimulants experiences this. Also emotional blunting with long term use is a major issue in most people on stimulate. I’ve heard all of this from people who have taken adderal, Concerta, vyvanse, etc.
Seemed to be working for 6 or so months until It stopped
i take straterra due to high BP so stimulants are not a safe option for me, i never feel tired
Live in the UK so no idea if this is effective.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
Dr. Aly
Is Stratterra okay with Mirtazapine? I was prescribed it but when I googled it it said it could be life threatening
thank you so much!
I'm currently on Duloxetine and have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and adhd. My Dr. Recently upped my dose and wants me to think about trying straterra in combination with duloxetine. She already had me try bupropion and it mad my adhd symptoms worse, i had an extremely hard time sitting still for anything. Do you think straterra would be beneficial in my case?
Medical grade methylene blue is great for ADHD symptoms and overall cellular health.
Aren’t there 4 total approved and 2 approved long before strat but only for children and adolescents?
If Effexor also acts on Norepi, Similar to Stattera. Why isn’t it effective for ADHD?
What about for adults?
My blood pressure rises and my heart beats violently from this drug. Can it be used with Clonidine to reduce side effects??? Atomoxetine dosages of 5 mg and 1 mg also have side effects.
I just started 40mgs of of strattera today and I also take 20mg of prozack once in the morning. My Doctor told me it's ok to take strattera with my prozac in the morning. But your saying prozac is not good to take with strattera. And the pharmacy I go to said it's ok to take prozac and strattera together in the morning. So who is right is the main question???
Your doctor is correct, every individual is different. I started at 10 mg as I was taking Strattera in conjunction with Wellbutrin.
@@Swiftzlyhave you stayed on 10mg? How much Wellbutrin are you taking? I’m also taking both and 80mg of Strattera was waaaay too much, 10mg seems to work so much better for focus without awful side effects too
@@cosmoloveare you still on 10mg of strattera? If so how is it?
@@Phoenix_3196ait was helping but unfortunately i still ended up getting the side effect of being aggro/irritable/paranoid even on the 10mg. doing way better now on good ole adderall
I have been taking Adderall as prescribed for 16 years and now I got cut off because I used THC. Strattera gave me suicidal thoughts and now my doctor wants to try Clonidine. If it doesn’t work, I’m going to start buying adderall or meth off the street. I know that stimulants work well for me.
Sir, I-
did you have suicidal thoughts before taking strattera?
If you are willing to buy it off the streets(adderall) or take illicit street drugs like meth, you should probably check into an inpatient program. I say this without any sort of judgement so please don’t take it in an offensive way. Please be safe my dude
I’m willing to take my chances. It beats not being able to function any day.
Yeah buying street drugs is a horrible idea. You don’t know what you’re getting off the streets and fentanyl is a huge epidemic right now. You’ll probably end up ☠️. Also, it’s illegal so if you get caught you could end up in prison
Why they put me on Wellbutrin with this
Just made me tired, mood was great though. Yet no focus,no memory or executive function
Greetings. First, thank you for your video. I am pretty much sure you will not answer my question but still I am being very grateful for your job. In conclusion, i made up this kind of plan:
1. Starting dose is 20 mg to minimise any side effect. 2-4 weeks before 40.
2. I hope 40 mg will be the main dose. If not enough, 2-4 weeks and 80 mg.
3. If still there are any side effects - I split the dose on 2 doses morning and evening.
+ I have to use it after food and if there any side effect I should not cancel it until they pass.
2 questions:
1. Sport - I train 6 days/week. 3 days - intensive training. Will there be any problems?
2. Diet - no coffee, more vitamins?
I’m getting anxiety from strattera
I use this more when i actually need it like for anxiety or tiredness, sometimes it resets the brain and then i lower from 40mg to 25mg my own doses work immediately. Under directions as presribed dont work for my type of metabolism. I also get extreme insomnia on and off this drug. So then i got days where i do not take, and just take my ritalin as needed. You dont have to stick to one drug if it doesnt work for days you need to concentrate. There is no miracle all in one drug but its the only one i found with no side effect when getting off strattera, you just cant combine any stimulant or none stimulant drugs with many others together. Herbals work okay for strattera as for ritalin you have to strictly keep clean metabolism for 8hr or 3hr releases. Sometimes I get horrible IBS from taking ritalin at stronger dose since amphetamines give horrible mental side effect, most active compounds will give you the runs or susceptible for IBS, strattera on a really desperate time has helped with that because I get anxiety after an IBS flare up, so it can be used for multiple purposes it's just handy to have.
Have you done a video for Guanfacine?
Yes! That was one of the original videos I created early on. There’s also a guanfacine vs clonidine video that’s more updated.
Dr. Aly
If you forget a dose what’s best to take it soon as you remember or the next day?
If we are talking just one day of missing it, I just have my patients take their normal daily dose the following day if they missed the day prior. If it’s several days to weeks, I typically have to restart them on a lower dose. Check in with your physician so you know the best approach for you!
Dr. Aly
You sound like you’re from northern Minnesota, or Wisconsin
Very close! Illinois originally 😂 Daaaaa 🐻
@@dralywoodLol, I’m from MN, thank you for the information on the video, very helpful, I just picked up my first prescription for stattera and I’m exited
Is that the drug that has the suicide warning?
I don't see it on my bottle? Do you
@@tjeym8897 Yes, Strattera (atomoxetine) has been associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a black box warning, the strictest warning for prescription drugs, about this risk.
For some people, stimulants can never be an option because they have heart conditions.
I'm interested in medication
The guy in your other strattera video said something about becoming sedated potentially being misdiagnosed
Strattera i dont remember stimulants are bad
Made me grind my teeth breaking two. Not worth the dentist bill.
It did nothing but make me tired
Does anyone have ADHD where you cant stop talking? If so does Strattera work?
The algorithm is a little to targeted right now…….
doesn't work...
Shit makes me sleepy
Plz doctor on sertaline
Can Strattera be taken with Concerta?
Yes, most people can be on both! However, always talk to your provider to see if this is an option for you.
Dr. Aly
@@dralywood OK, thank you!
It made me very tired and irritable threw the pills in the trash.
I can sleep with 30mgs of Ritalin
Most people can, it calms you down which makes you sleep easier. Now the crash that’s a different story
8th must known fact:
*It sucks* (for most people.) There’s a reason it’s the lowest user rated ADHD medication.
VYVANSE was a horrible experience
vyvanse didn’t do anything at all for me… starting strattera today
@@CCONTHADL I'm having to get a few test run, but Straterra is what's I'm hoping for next. My psychiatrist really wants me to do Ritilan but I don't think that will be helpful for my high anxiety levels.
Same. Evidently they forgot people need to sleep lol not with Vyvanse
@@johnnyquest9926 It didn't really do much for me as far as my adhd went, but it made my whole body sore. It was like whole body inflammation.
@@CCONTHADLis strattera working for you?
Horrible drug.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Did YOU know strattera is litersl poison that will melt your brain? Fun isnt it kids?