Does/has anyone use(d) Strattera?

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I do not have ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), but I have some level of ADD (Attention-deficit disorder) although for some reason, the latter is not an actual diagnosis). I can sit and play chess games for hours (I used to in high school). I literally never cut people off in conversation. However, in some ways I can get distracted.

Long Zoom webinars are almost impossible for me to pay attention to, which is part of why I hate working from home. Even trying to grade a ton of papers/essays, I can only do so many in a row before I lose interest and need to decompress. Usually idling on Sherdog or other websites. Or sometimes reading crap and realizing I didn't absorb anything it said because my mind was elsewhere. I'd like to think it's some sign of a creative or active mind or something flattering.

In any case, I decided to try Strattera last week. It is a slow acting alternative to another stimulant the doctor mentioned (I'm assuming Ritalin). Takes about a week to build up, and is non-addictive. Had a few weird side effects. The first day I felt a little crankier than usual... just a bit blah, but I was catching a cold so it is hard to pinpoint what it was... I also felt extremely exhausted, and... well... this post on Reddit explains it.

Has anyone else tried it? If so, how'd it work? Any feedback?
 
Got diagnosed as an adult and I tried Straterra for a few weeks but it gave me GI issues and headaches.

Switched to Vyvanse and it was like a miracle drug. I think it’s what that Limitless movie was based off of.

I eventually switched from Vyvanse to Adderrall because my insurance stopped covering it and it’s hella expensive. I think a generic version is supposed to come out this year though.
 
Alphaboy said:
I do not have ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), but I have some level of ADD (Attention-deficit disorder) although for some reason, the latter is not an actual diagnosis). I can sit and play chess games for hours (I used to in high school). I literally never cut people off in conversation. However, in some ways I can get distracted.

Long Zoom webinars are almost impossible for me to pay attention to, which is part of why I hate working from home. Even trying to grade a ton of papers/essays, I can only do so many in a row before I lose interest and need to decompress. Usually idling on Sherdog or other websites. Or sometimes reading crap and realizing I didn't absorb anything it said because my mind was elsewhere. I'd like to think it's some sign of a creative or active mind or something flattering.

In any case, I decided to try Strattera last week. It is a slow acting alternative to another stimulant the doctor mentioned (I'm assuming Ritalin). Takes about a week to build up, and is non-addictive. Had a few weird side effects. The first day I felt a little crankier than usual... just a bit blah, but I was catching a cold so it is hard to pinpoint what it was... I also felt extremely exhausted, and... well... this post on Reddit explains it.

Has anyone else tried it? If so, how'd it work? Any feedback?
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no one can sit through zoom webinars dude lol.

just do shrooms?
 
ADD and ADHD are made up disorders so companies can sell people pills. However, the pills do work if you're trying to get some shit done and focus.

also, those pills will change your personality.
 
TLDR: OP has a hard time busting a nut
 
MDoza said:
Got diagnosed as an adult and I tried Straterra for a few weeks but it gave me GI issues and headaches.

Switched to Vyvanse and it was like a miracle drug. I think it’s what that Limitless movie was based off of.

I eventually switched from Vyvanse to Adderrall because my insurance stopped covering it and it’s hella expensive. I think a generic version is supposed to come out this year though.
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How long were you on Strattera?

Also, yeah that level of focus like in Limitless sounds cool... I'd love to be able to harness all of that mental energy! But I just Googled it, the sad effects seem crazy. It's a stimulant, just like Addies and Ritalin. The doc said the latter would be a plan B if anything.
 
Woldog said:
TLDR: OP has a hard time busting a nut
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Red Beard said:
It's different I think...
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@Red Beard of thrts right
Biktarvy is the aids mekdicine the PULSE cl8nicc gives out for poelel with AIDS if u advertise for them the pills are oikn with the numbers 9883
Ibete the medici e is exp9sive, but I wodultj no since no aids so no BIKTARVY but if I did hace aids I wodld,, a teraisee I kean
I would out the picture I. My profile probably
 
gonads20 said:
turns you into a focused zombie. Made me a lil mean too. However, I did graduate.
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I figured, but I'll try it out and see what happens. I'm already a bit goofy/light-hearted as it is.
 
Alphaboy said:
How long were you on Strattera?

Also, yeah that level of focus like in Limitless sounds cool... I'd love to be able to harness all of that mental energy! But I just Googled it, the sad effects seem crazy. It's a stimulant, just like Addies and Ritalin. The doc said the latter would be a plan B if anything.
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A month. Never experienced benefits, just negative side effects. I too, did not have the hyperactive ADD, just inattentive.

The only side effects I experienced were the increase in anxiety and decrease in appetite associated with every stimulant. Vyvanse is MUCH smoother than Adderall and Ritalin in terms of jitteriness and “crash” though.

Sadly no drug is without some combination of side effects, abuse potential, or withdrawal symptoms.
 
@Alphaboy

have you tried the 5mg delta 8 or delta 9 thc/cbd gummies?

i am super productive on those shits. i don't have to take them when i don't need to. if i am feeling like i need a boost in both being able to be creative as well as critical as well as have a commitment to computer work i'll eat one of them day or night. they last a few hours and then wear off and you just go to bed.

might be a better idea than some stimulant shits
 
NoGoodNamesLeft said:
@Red Beard of thrts right
Biktarvy is the aids mekdicine the PULSE cl8nicc gives out for poelel with AIDS if u advertise for them the pills are oikn with the numbers 9883
Ibete the medici e is exp9sive, but I wodultj no since no aids so no BIKTARVY but if I did hace aids I wodld,, a teraisee I kean
I would out the picture I. My profile probably
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Yeah, they are running a promo for those that use it as their profile picture. Those people all have AIDS. Okay.
 
It should be ok. Just pay attention to your mood. Some people might have suicidal ideations.

They are trying to move away from controlled substances. The other non addictive ADHD drugs can be Guanfacine and Clonodine. I haven't looked at the guidelines in a long time. I am not sure if these drugs are now first line or still second line.
 
gonads20 said:
ADD and ADHD are made up disorders so companies can sell people pills. However, the pills do work if you're trying to get some shit done and focus.

also, those pills will change your personality.
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I've been saying that for years. ADD, ADHD, and other mythological conditions never existed in the first place. In my opinion, it's a gargantuan conspiracy.
 
Crash Lance said:
I've been saying that for years. ADD, ADHD, and other mythological conditions never existed in the first place. In my opinion, it's a gargantuan conspiracy.
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What are some of the other mythological conditions?
 
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