I am currently taking 80mg of Strattera in the morning along with 4-5 20mg Adderall tablets throughout the day. My question is regarding to my apparent lack of wanting to socialize. I have come to realize that Strattera alone reduces about 50% of my adhd symptoms, which is tolerable in my classroom. I can still follow the powerpoint presentations of my professors, but I won't retain the information. But it's okay, as I can study them later. I want to be able to talk to people around me. When my meds wear off at night, I'm always hitting myself in the head for not talking to the pretty girl next to me. I notice that when I take Strattera along with the Adderall, I really don't care to talk to anyone. I'm not afraid to socialize; I just don't really care. If you know what I mean. A true sign the meds are REALLY WORKING.

I want to try to hook up with this one girl next to me in one of my classes and I'll always talk myself into striking up a conversation with her before I go to bed the day before when my meds have worn off, but then the next day when I resume them I don't even really think about talking to her. It's great that my medications are working so well that I don't care to hit on women, but I would like some advice so as to become somewhat social again while being medicated. For example, if I drop Adderall only when I'm in class and only take my Strattera -- only adding Adderall in times of extreme need after I finish school for the day -- will this allow me to somewhat pay attention as well as being social?

Would taking Strattera by itself while in class, considering that Strattera used to be an anti-depressant, allow me to want to socialize with people around me? It seems like Adderall might be the culprit in terms of my social skills, but I want to be sure of the likelihood of this before I stop taking it while at school. Because when I'm at home alone, of course I'll take Adderall without hesitation because there's no one to socialize with and I could more than make up for the 50% of the symptoms that Strattera doesn't cover. Any help would be appreciated...

When I was taking Adderall, it would completely kill my interest in all things sexual. I had no interest whatsoever in girls. Maybe this is common?

BTW, I'm not a doctor but 4-5 20mg pills of Adderall in one day sounds like a lot!

BTW, I'm not a doctor but 4-5 20mg pills of Adderall in one day sounds like a lot! Exactly!

Especially when you are also taking Strattera!


From --> http://www.ijmt.net/ijmt/7_1/7_1_6.html

The Pharmacology and Toxicology of Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Although no warning or contraindication is listed with respect to other sympathomimetics, there is potential for a serious interaction if atomoxetine were combined with other drugs that increase synaptic NE (Norepinephrine) concentrations (e.g., TCAs, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), cocaine, amphetamines, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, dopamine).I don't know what they mean by "serious interaction" but I certainly would be very cautious if I was taking both Strattera and Adderall together. Especially at the higher doses mentioned in the original post.

Here's a study done on combination treatment (see last post):

http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23913&highlight=Atomoxetine

Adderall ****ed me up socially. I was too tense and tweaked out to interact normally. Had nervous behaviors, trouble making eye contact, etc. Strattera is so much better for me in that regard.

Social problems have been one my biggest ADD problems. I understand what you mean about not wanting to. I've had problems with fear of interacting some times, but other times, I have no fear, just no interest or motivation. It feels like a chore. When I messed around with Effexor, I noticed sometimes I just really wanted to socialize. I'm thinking maybe if I find the drug(s), I could become more sociable.

Dexedrine can be great for overcoming social issues. It's not nearly as popular as Adderal is right now, possibly because it can't be patented and thus be worth promoted by a pharmaceutical company.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Socially I found it much better than Adderal. I also helps me focus much better. I am having a hard time finding a Dr. that wants to prescribe Dexedrine. The Dr. I have now told me it was "old fashioned". My previous Dr. that that newer medications were not necessarily better. I miss that Dr.!<o:p></o:p>

When I was taking Adderall, it would completely kill my interest in all things sexual. I had no interest whatsoever in girls. Maybe this is common?

BTW, I'm not a doctor but 4-5 20mg pills of Adderall in one day sounds like a lot!

TOO much Adderall. That is why you feel the way you do.

i would say the adderall is too much if it increases your pulse considerably. I take 80mg of strattera too but only take 10mg a day a few times a week.