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06-21-04, 06:04 PM
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Strattera and No Desire to Smoke
When I was in University I smoked a bit- especially when I went to bars-which was a weekly event. As I have gotten older I have really wanted to stop. It is no problem in my normal life, but whenever I go out with friends who smoke I had the overwhelming desire to smoke and usually gave into temptation.
The first time I went out after starting Strattera I noticed I did not have the urge to smoke even though my friends were. The overwhelming desire simply was not there. I am certainly happy with this unexpected side effect- has anyone else had this experience? Lauren 
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06-21-04, 07:38 PM
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Perhaps it's the improved impulse control? I know that's a big benefit of medication for me - but in my case the addiction is to food and not nicotine!
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07-24-04, 01:23 PM
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168,
Why do you think that is? Is it to calm anxiety? Heck, if I was facing the Bar Exam, I would probably have taken up smoking too! lol
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07-25-04, 02:13 AM
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Funny thing Big, I used to smoke less than a pack a week. Now I am up to 2 packs a day. Bad I know but I made a promise to myself that I will quit once I pass the BAR.
I don't drink anymore- maybe the meds have some affect on addictions. I think this is a good thing - in a way.
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07-25-04, 02:20 AM
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Just keep your eye on the prize, 168....once you're done with the Bar...then you can focus on quitting smoking (or at least cutting back)
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07-25-04, 02:49 AM
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Now that I'm considering going back to nursing school in the near future I've looked into meds. Heck! I think this may be the perfect med for me.
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07-25-04, 12:04 PM
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Heh heh... I quit smoking shortly after I started Strattera, but I had planned to quit anyway. I didn't find my withdrawal any easier, but, maybe in retrospect, the fact I've been off cigarettes for nearly four months might indeed lend itself to some anti-smoking side effects of Strattera?
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