The Forums › Forums › Medication › Strattera › Strattera? › Re: Strattera?
Female – early 40s – DX < 1 year ago. Never tried any other meds. Been on Strattera nearly 7 months; increased dose very slowly – every 2 months from 40 to 60 to 80, Now on 100mg. Initially there were many side effects, minor but nuisances. All went away after a few days, some a few weeks. After each dose increase, fewer SE occurred, and went away quicker. The only persistent bad SE I am dealing with are vaginal dryness which started around 3rd month – I got prescribed a cream for that. And constipation – I have drastically increased my water, fiber, and use metamucil to keep things normal.
On the good side, libido is better than it has been in years – likely not solely dues to Strattera, but also synthroid started a few months earlier, along with feeling so much better physically and mentally, better sleep, less paranoia, worrying, and social anxiety. O were affected only while dryness was an issue. Also a good SE is no more pantiliners needed – minor dribble has disappeared.
Summer has been somewhat disruptive to my work schedule (self-employed) with the kids home from school, but even so I am accomplishing more than before meds. I feel more efficient at home too (house better kept, family better fed!) I notice even myself that I pause and not say anything quite often … I have more control of my tongue and what it wants to blurt out.
REPORT ABUSE