Hooray!

[misclee]

So, I finally get to start on meds. My doc is prescribing Strattera...wish me luck everyone. I'll keep you posted. I am so glad to have this forum to talk on. I've never had other people who really understand and don't judge my oddities Thanks everyone!

[joanrdtobe]

Good luck Misclee....mean that from the bottom of my heart...what dosage of STrattera???

[misclee]

40 mg/day. Is that good?

[joanrdtobe]

Yes, good place to start....excellent...40 mg is not too much.....which is good..... (in my opinion)

[misclee]

She just called and wants me to start at 20mg then increase by 10 mg every couple of days until I hit 40mg.

I really hope it helps. Any idea how long until I can tell if it's working??

[joanrdtobe]

varies....do you have a placebo affect? May start right away in that case!!! If not, may take a few days...as was case with me...and some doctors say wait as much as 6 weeks to see effect...EVERYONE IS SO DIFFERENT....Please drink lots of water....

[joanrdtobe]

and prepare for a mood altering change, Misclee....literally.... for the good of course.....

[misclee]

Yikes! 6 weeks! Don't they know who we are????????


I hope you're right Joan. You'll let me know if I change for the worse, right?

[joanrdtobe]

6 weeks is max...you'll see difference sooner than that....if you change for the worse?? how about for the better! Stay positive here....!!

[misclee]

Now I'm reading other posts about all the horrible side effects and how it didn't work for many people........losing....confidence....help....!

[joanrdtobe]

I would ignore those posts and give it a shot...don't jinx it.....you must try it...see how it is for a few days....okay? It might work for you..Talk to Jon/Healthwiz....he's on it and it has really worked for him and side effects are within normal limits for him....everyoen is differenent.

[misclee]

Okay, I will. I'm going to go pick it up now! Wish me luck

[joanrdtobe]

GOOD LUCK.....! Go get those drugs...

[misclee]

Well, they didn't have it so have to order it. Now I'm wondering if I should try the Effexor instead. The doc had me choose which one but kind of sounded like she thought the Effexor would be better for me. I chose Strattera, basically, just becuase. Any suggestions?

[joanrdtobe]

Yes, would try Strattera first...it's specifically for adults with add and a non stimulant...you'll know Misclee pretty quickly whether it's a "go" or not....you can always do the effexor.....which is not without side effects either....I guess what I'm saying is if you want to TARGET the add, go for the strattera first....that targets add. Effexor from what I understand is an antidepressant...not really an ADD drug...incidentally did your doctor ever mention possibly at some point being on both an antidepressant and add med at same time? Some people do that....but in any event, would go with Strattera....first....