Posted by mtdewcmu on April 30, 2011, at 22:23:29
In reply to Re: Strattera for ADD-I? » CaffeinePoet, posted by 10derheart on April 30, 2011, at 21:17:30
> If I have occasionally run out and gone off for a day or two, I do get a strange headache, but nothing to fear. Feel a bit tired and strange, but more annoying that anything. I'd say the horrible part of the "withdrawal" would be the gradual return of the crazy-making, 5 radio stations in my head all on at once, "ooo....a squirel!" distractibility, inability to pay attention, followed instantly by inability to tear myself away from one thing, not to mention extreme sensitivity to every little noise, light and color, blurting, incessant talking, forgetting what Iam doing 20 times a day.....shall I go on? I think not. I assume those return, but honestly, the longest I've been off since 2004 is 1-2 days, and that was not my choice.
>I am amazed that you have all that, and Strattera was enough to treat it. But that's great. The side effects are much milder, it doesn't cause insomnia and disturb your appetite, and there are no ups and downs throughout the day. The only downside is the expense. But your doctor obviously tried you on stimulants first, which I think was the right thing to do.
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