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Oct 09, 2009, 09:25 PM
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so in addition to lamictal (100mg/day) for my bipolar, he is putting me on strattera 25mg to start up to 80mg for my adhd.. any thoughts about this med? will it calm me down?
i walk and exercize a lot hoping it will calm me down and burn off energy but it doesnt work. i am so behind in my school work cuz i cant sit still/focus. |
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Oct 10, 2009, 12:56 PM
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It's a non-stimulant medication. Typically if you have something like bi-polar, a stimulant will cause more issues than focus. I am on Adderall, but I have clinical depression and anxiety, so it works for me.
My best friend's son is on Strattera. It has helped. Just realize that it may be a good idea to ask your doctor about behavioral therapy to help learn skills to work with your ADHD. I am lucky enough to be able to afford a life coach who specializes in ADHD... Hope that helps.
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Oct 10, 2009, 04:41 PM
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stratterra is better for inattentiveness than hyperactivity but theres no knowing for sure until you've tried it for several weeks at the therapeutic dose
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Oct 10, 2009, 05:14 PM
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i go to therapy thanks...i know its a non stimulent - thats noyt what i asekd
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Oct 10, 2009, 06:05 PM
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It helps me somewhat but not completely. I take 40 mg/day. No way to know how it will affect you but try it and see. Good luck.
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Oct 11, 2009, 04:00 AM
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The straterra should help. It helped me focus and concentrate more. Good Luck and report back. 
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Oct 12, 2009, 08:18 PM
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Oct 13, 2009, 06:57 AM
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I just want to chime in to agree with what was already said. You never know how it is going to effect you until you try it. My good friend was on Strattera and hated it, another friend LOVES it. For me, I was somewhere in the middle, didn't do too much for me.
Good luck! |
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Nov 22, 2009, 09:41 PM
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Nov 24, 2009, 12:03 AM
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I am on Lamictal & also take Concerta (for ADHD) & I feel the Concerta has been a life-saver. Been on it (72 mg.) for at least 12 yrs. Don't think I could function without it. On other meds for bipolar, as well.
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Nov 28, 2009, 05:45 PM
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i was just put on 25mg of straterra yesterday by my family physician o_o
No idea if it will work yet or if i am actually at the right dosage... I hope so.
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Nov 29, 2009, 01:55 AM
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Dec 04, 2009, 07:40 AM
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the only few negative things I've experienced with straterra so far is that I got a headache for the first few days, somewhat of a queesy stomache the first day and I get tired for short times during the day. I take a 20 minute nap and I'm good as new again
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