new med

[funkyunkyskyy]

any one have taken strattera.. just got on it hoping it is good for me.i need a non stimulant because of my heart and technachardia

[Alm751]

Took it for 6 months, but it did nothing to help my ADHD so I stopped with my dr's consent. Hope it helps you.

[Mamamichl]

I have been on it for a few months. It’s technically a mild stimulant that isn’t considered a stimulant because it’s so mild. Unlike the other non-stimulants (which lower blood pressure), this one can raise blood pressure. I have trouble with low blood pressure so this is a great med for me. It has been helping me spend time on the thoughts I choose rather than burning out.

[LisethHIS]

Hi, funkyunkyskyy,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. Give the medication some time to work with your body. You can also try other things to help, like joining a support group or working with an ADHD coach. Here are the links!

adhdcoaches.org/

iactcenter.com/

chadd.org/affiliate-locator/

If there is anything else you need, please let me know.

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[limestreet]

this medication is a placebo I am convinced. must take regularly for it to build up levels in body. I did not feel anything gave me headaches. it was supposed to help me reduce adderall mgs which i did by lowering dosage each week 90 a day to 50 rn. the medication made me foggy a bit also

[NotAChevy]

I'm on Strattera, 40mg, and it works well for me. I have noticed if I drink coke, or a bubbly caffeinated drink, it seems to kill some of the effectiveness- but it doesn't do anything with tea (go figure). It does a couple of days to build up in my system, and so many people don't consider it effective.