Straterra and tiredness

[NiceUp]

I started taking Straterra a few days ago and I just feel wiped out. Like I just got up from a two-hour nap. It seems to work okay for attention, but one of the side benefits I got from Adderall was a mild energy boost. (I also have excessive daytime sleepiness.)

Has anyone else had tiredness from Straterra and, if so, did it get better after talking the med longer?

Thanks. 😴

[NotAChevy]

keep on it! Itade me a tad tired at first, but got better w/time. What dosage are you taking?

[NiceUp in reply to NotAChevy]

I'm on 40/day. I plan to keep on it at least for the next 7 days, but it's definitely not helping me do my work if I can't stay awake.

[NotAChevy in reply to NiceUp]

That's true.. Hope you find what works for you.

[Babyjane1980]

It made my energy levels fluctuate in weird ways, definitely more tired across the board. I seem to remember that improving or leveling out, but then it increasingly blurred my vision, so I stopped that one.

[Mamamichl]

DUDE! I just started starters 5 days ago! I’m having the same issue. It has gotten a bit better by taking it at night instead (like my doctor suggested) of the morning, and making sure I get some mild exercise in the morning. Keeping myself physical and busy does help.

I do love how I do t feel out of control antsy anymore, but I almost feel zombie-fied. It helps me to label my feelings and be aware of myself more. Only thing it doesn’t do is help me to pause before talking, so I still make social mistakes.

[KentuckTD in reply to Mamamichl]

Strattera can take 4 weeks to be effective, so stick with it before giving up on it.

[Mamamichl in reply to KentuckTD]

I know it can. Doctors told me 6 weeks before we determine whether or not it is effective. I switched to nights to double check.

[KentuckTD]

My son used to take Strattera, and yes, when he first started taking it, it made him super tired. That tiredness wore off for him after a couple weeks (I don't remember exactly how long it took...it's been several years since he first started).