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For me this drug causede headaches everyday, nausea and gagging, and dry mouth all the time. I noticed a change in personality - easily agitated, I was "distant" and lost my "affectionate side". My doctor made me come off it slowly before I started Concerta. Coming off it is just as bad.
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Have found even in the first week a profound difference in my ability to concentrate, read for longer lengths, get more accomplished and deal with a crazy work environment.
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I have tried many different prescriptions over the years to treat ADD, with various degrees of success. On other medications, I felt as though my thought patterns were altered or constrained. While on Strattera, its great to not even notice it's influence other than that I now feel as though I am better equipped to organize my thoughts. Every medication will have side effects but I think the benefits of taking a non-stimulant medication are worth it.
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I have ADHD and am 27 years old. I have been using Strattera for four months. The first month I was taking too much and made me really sleepy. After spliting the two 40mg up that worked well. People around me that didn't know I was taking anything said I seemed more relaxed and easygoing.
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I am an adult in my late 30's. I have taken this drug off and on for the last year and a half, because my medical doesn't cover it and it is very expensive for me. When I was given samples, my family can see the difference in my thoughts and organization.
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My 8 year old son has ADHD and was put on this medication. Well the entire family thinks it's the best thing for him. We notice right away if he hasn't taken his medicine, as soon as he wakes up. It didn't really help calm him down, but more helps him focus clearly. We have seen a drastic change in school as well. I would tell anyone who has ADHD about it.
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To the person who wrote "My 4 yr old son was prescribed this for ADHD....". Did you consider that the dosage prescribed for your son may have been too high?
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I've been on Strattera 80mg for a few months now. It works well for ADD, which is the reason it was prescribed for me. I was always given anti-depressants to treat ADD and I did notice a bit of mood change, a bit the blues so to speak. If you have a history of depression you may need to take an antidepressant in addition. The first month my blood pressure increased significantly and I lost some weight, but I leveled off in the second month. This is my individual experience.
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