I was on Strattera for a little over a year. I had previously tried both Concerta and Ritalin and both had too many side effects as they were wearing off - I would get massive headaches and irritability. I have now been on Focalin XR for about three years but here's what I remember about being on Strattera:

- It takes a while to start working. Because it's not a stimulant, it takes a few weeks to build up. I've heard that it can take up to three months to feel the full effect. Because of this, it's sometimes hard to realize that it is actually working. I remember one day sort of out of the blue realizing that I had just accomplished a work load that I would never have otherwise been able to. For me, it took about a week for me to realize its effectiveness. Definitely isn't as immediate as a stimulant.
- I had very few side effects, which was what I liked about it. The only thing was that if I missed a dose, I would feel a little bit off. Not completely ADD, because since its built up in your system, it takes a while to fully leave. But definitely felt more on edge and more anxious.
- For me, the biggest issue was that it wasn't strong enough for me. It worked but I was at the highest dose - 100mg - and I felt that I still wasn't seeing the results that I needed in order to fully function in school (I was in high school at the time).