My son has been on Strattera since age 5....he is now 9 (25mg. now the dose was 40mg at the highest before Prozac).

He is a MX racer (as you can see at the bottom); have any of you experienced negative responses to athletic events under tx.?

Did it decrease focus? Did it make you too relaxed and not competitive enough? Too laid back or lack of risk taking?

I ask because another boy in MX was not on Strattera last year and was on it during this past school year with positive results. When he started to race again this spring he and his parents noticed he had lost his competitive edge.

His doctor agreed to stop the med for the summer/ racing season. Now he is back to original aggressive racing style.

I'm not saying I want my son to race like a crazy kid and be wild; I want to provide him with the best opportunity to accomplish the goals he has set with MX. When he is riding he is very calm and focused regardless....the movement and motor stimulation gives him the sensory stimulation needed to focus.

Anyone? I

I'm thinking about dropping the Strattera and see what happens. He also takes Adderall XR and liquid Prozac (anxiety).