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I take two Strattera before bed (total 80mg) and when I wake at 4:30am, I run to the kitchen for something cold and wet – tea, water, sodapop, anything. Then through the day I consume about a gallon or so of fluids. First thing in the morning, the dry mouth makes me crazy and “anxious” feeling. Even now I’m *craving* a Coke or Pepsi – anything………
I can’t chew gum because that makes me crazy feeling, too – really anxious and “antsy” like I want to get up and RUN.
Frankly I think the side effects are far worse than the ADHD………….. for this drug, there are all negatives and so far, I’ve not noticed anything good come from it. I fall asleep at the drop of a hat any time of day now………. can’t stay awake at my desk in the afternoon.
This thread makes me afraid to try any other meds – but the doctor won’t prescribe any of the stimulants for me anyway. Says I’m too old and the risks are too great. (54 is too old?????)
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