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Post by charliegirl on Nov 5, 2008 20:21:53 GMT -5
Well, I'm finally doing it. I'm starting ADHD meds for the first time in my life.
The package says adults should start at 40 for 3 days and then go up but she is starting me on 25 for a week and then going up to 40 for 3 weeks. I hope its enough to make a difference. She was going to prescribe a stim but since I don't have insurance she decided to try the Straterra which she could give me samples of.
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Post by misty on Nov 5, 2008 20:27:58 GMT -5
Oh, thats GREAT, Barb! I really hope it works well for you. Remember that at first it makes you really tired & gives you stomach aches. After your body learns to metabolize it, those symptoms ease off. I'll be waiting to hear how it goes.
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Post by jj on Nov 5, 2008 21:16:34 GMT -5
I am hoping and praying this works great for you. I'll be watching this thread!
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Post by bugsmom on Nov 5, 2008 22:29:12 GMT -5
Oh, I'm so excited for you. Just remember what Misty says is completely true. When Josh first started Strattera he was VERY tired. He had migraines and stomache upset too. But...that was gone within 4 days. I can't wait to here how you feel on it. I'm very excited for you!  |
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Post by katiekat on Nov 5, 2008 23:37:26 GMT -5
That is great news! I hope that the side effects aren't too bad for you and that it works. Keep us updated.
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Post by charliegirl on Nov 6, 2008 1:08:22 GMT -5
Thank you all.
I think she is starting me on such a low dose because she knows I have been taking caffein tablets and wants to keep the tiredness to a minimum.
She made me swear I wouldn't take any more caffeine tablets. She used to work in an ER and said she has seen people die for no apparent reason simply from taking caffeine tablets as they were prescribed. I hope anyone considering taking caffeine to self medicate will be very careful. I had never considered that they could hurt me since I only took them to help me stay mentally alert at work.
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Post by jj on Nov 6, 2008 4:07:28 GMT -5
I didn't know that about caffeine. I never have taken caffeine tablets but you guys know I pour coffee down my throat. But I have been better about drinking so much coffee. Not much but a little.
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Post by mary2 on Nov 6, 2008 8:15:53 GMT -5
Good luck with it CG!!
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Post by puzzled on Nov 6, 2008 8:26:30 GMT -5
I hope that it works for you charliegirl....one more thing to watch out for.
When Jonna took strattera, after a while she says she started having horrible, grisly, vivid nightmares....once she got off of it, they stopped. Just wanted to put that out there so if it happens, you will know.
Good luck! I know a lot of people do very well on strattera.
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2008 13:43:25 GMT -5
Barb, hope everything works out . . .
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