My Experience with Strattera (Atomoxetine) 

Props to you man for making a short ADHD vid, brilliant!

thanks for keeping the video short ( given my ADHD, i look for videos that are generally under 3 minutes)

I tried stimulants but they never helped my ADHD. Strattera has been a life saver so far. You may have just not had a strong enough dose.

I searched RU-vid for straterra videos, yours ws by far the best video I found of this medication. You jumped straight to the point. Thank you,

Excellent short. Compared to the stimulants I've experienced over the decades, this NRI has not affected my raynaud's. I just got off of a year of Sunosi, a DNRI, and feel much more in control of myself and less emotionally agitated. Having just started on this, I pray that they've finally got something that works with my physiology and life requirements. It's been a long time, and I know God has good things in store and His purpose for our trials. Bless you for sharing.

Thanks, candid and very helpful

thanks for the Short informative Video!!

Thank you for your review, I really appreciate it as I am starting on atomoxetine. Can you share what dosage you were on?

Iodine and L thianine are superb for brain fog and slow cognitive tempo . L THIANINE is great for anxiety also .

I used to take Strattera but I kept forgetting them. For years I've been on and off Ritalin. But like, the 10 mg ones. However, I really wanna review my meds again. Perhaps MR Ritalin and a very low dose of tablet Ritalin might help to motivate me/be a good alternative! I'll have to talk to my doctor. Tho, now that I'm older (22) , it may be easier to take things like Strattera.

I am going to try Strattera my anxiety is so bad I cant take stimulants sadly.

I dont want stimulants anymore , i cant handle the daily crashes. I just want to be normal.

Thanks for the for the info. ❤

Thank you. Tried 3 stims and none have worked, 40-60 still sounds way better than being in a bad state. Did you go through the NHS (I'm guessing youre from NI)?

When I studied abroad in Japan, I took Strattera (stimulants are illegal in Japan). They worked pretty well as long as I took as every day, but I had a similar problem. Strattera helped me focus during lectures, but that was about it. I still couldn't focus enough to do readings and it did nothing for my hyperactivity. I switched over to Adderall the moment I got back to the states, and it works so much better for me. Not only can I focus during class, but I'm also able to complete my class readings, and I don't have to worry about accidentally kicking the person sitting next to me. Another reason why I stopped taking Strattera is because of the side effects. It suppressed my appetite to the point that I lost weight because I just wasn't eating. And when I did eat, I couldn't eat that much. Like, if I ordered a small soup at a restaurant, I couldn't finish all of it. Also, when I took my morning dose, I had awful nausea. So I spent the first half-hour or so feeling like I'm going to throw up. And unfortunately, if I don't eat breakfast (which was often), it made the nausea worse. But I couldn't eat because I wasn't hungry and I was too nausea to even try to swallow something down. It got to the point that I would skip my morning dose on days I had an early class. Adderall also suppresses my appetite, but I can at least eat a decent size meal. Not to mention, I don't have nausea anymore, which has made my mornings much better. So that and the better focus and less hyperactivity mean that I am much happier with my Adderall. Honestly, my only complaint about Adderall is the fact that it wears off after 6ish hours, but I just plan my day so that I get as much done before it wears off. Strattera is helpful for some people, but it definitely was not helpful for me.

Thanks, man. My doc is thinking of adding Strattera on top of Wellbutrin because I feel like the former is only getting me 60% of the way. Off topic.... are you Irish? Your accent sounds familiar!

Was diagnosed yesterday, first psych appointment coming soon. I the meantime, I promise I've done wonders for your video watch time, as I've had to re-watch this at least 100000000000 times because I got distracted.

I recently got diagnosed with ADHD. My blood pressure is always high when I got into the doctors and I figured it's just anxiety. My doctor was concerned about my blood pressure, so I had to do a EKG test, turns out I have sinus trachycardia so I can't take stimulants. I hope other alternatives work, because I am back in school and I'm really worried my grades will drop.

Second day taking Atomoxetine 40mg. 67 years old so I felt this might help my learning and attention span issues with focusing on some education I am brushing up on. Maybe a follow up on how the drug manifests itself as I am already having placebo effects as to being hopeful this will do me good. Doctor felt this not being speed based will not harm heart and increase my BP too much. Great video for those wanting to up their game with safe medicine.

I’m not able to take any stimulants because of a weight condition that results with me usually at 10x lower than what’s normal, taking it would cause my body to not be able to respond to it properly, especially with my weight, and i’ve been taking strattera for a month or so now and it’s changed my entire life. there’s of course been times i’ve gotten depressed when off of it since because of my weight it only lasts for 5 hours then wears off but strattera actually helped me with doing so much more in my life and fully being able to express myself so much, even if it’s just 40% better, it stilll is something i see my entire life differently with now

What stimulant worked for you my friend

Yep, Strattera is not that super life-changing drug, that solves the ADHD in full on a dime. Its more like a supportive treatment I think. With added therapy or other self management techniques, I think it can still help many people who dont have access to standard stimulants though.

I just started it for my ADHD, I hope it helps because I cannot have stimulants or controlled substances.

I was stratteric my whole life but last year my doctor prescribed me with 40 mg of ADHD and it helped out a lot with my straterra :D

Wat about straytera and concertante?

Aderall makes my anxiety skyrocket and makes my mind feel jittery and alm over the palce, like I can't calm down. I thought dexedrine was the one for me but I told my new psych it only ever felt about 40% even at a very high dosage. She got me started on strattera and the side effects suuuck, but after a month, I think it's the one for me. I feel so much calmer and clearer and my brain feels organized. It is very lowkey, but apparently that's the perfect amount for me.

Yes you are correct

i chose this drug because i am afraid to end up with an addiction, it is the first time ever because i just got diagnosed with ADHD ... started with 40mg daily since yesterday

So a few notes: If people are wondering about the side effects, I didn't mention them cause I didn't get any. Dunno why I was first prescribed it over stimulants.. it kinda depends on the psychiatrist I guess. I won't be doing any more video on meds.. I don't feel comfortable talking them, to be honest. If you want information, best source would be your doctor. However I wanted to inform people that there were non stimulant alternatives, as a lot of people didn't seem to know.. so talked about subjectively.

I love the positive elements of this drug. Organizes thoughts. Less jittery. Of course it may cause my heart to explode, but time will tell. Also, we have the EXACT same haircut. Which is amazing.

I take it at night because it make me so sleepy in the day and the truth is that we this drug you need to have self awareness to work properly

ADHD person here. Also have posted an antemoxitine experience. Slightly different to this gentlemans.

Been on Strattera for a long time now. It doesn't work for me and never really have. It's a long story why I'm still on them that I won't get into. I hope I Can get some other meds soon . I've had no side effects on Strattera tho

It's been 2 weeks since I started and I fucking hate it I just don't feel motivated enough and it's ruining my life

My doctor prescribed me 50 milligrams of Adderall i got addicted

Personnaly, loved the positive effects of Strattera. But I had huge side effects like weight loss, and many weird sexual side effects like painful orgasms etc....

- Start running ,at least three times a week. - healthy food -avoid sugar -train concentration and workingmemory (important) with computerprograms - Take care of your sleep as good as you can. -Read books regularly. -Practice Transcendental meditation twice a day (or an other form of meditation) - Take L-tyrosine (capsules everyday) and L-theanine capsules, L-Carnitine. (Aminoacids).

when i took strattera i was one of the unlucky people who have been prescribed. I took it for 6 weeks and fainted twice, and felt super suicidal so be careful with strattera

Strattera is great with my emotions but not as much for the ADHD

Just started Atomoxetine (3 weeks in) and it is putting me to sleep. I mean, I love that it helps me sleep, but I kinda need to be awake for work lol. Stimulants work better for me. Since it's been making me so tired, I've started taking it after work which kinda defeats its purpose.

Clonidine works well, if you also have HBP

Tried Strattera, not really effective. It feels like nothing. No kick, no pump, no nothing. It feels like I wasted money on it. I want stimulants.

This crap made me feel spaced out and slow. Not much help on ADHD except killing my energy drive. I felt real spaced out and almost floating after day 4 of taking only 25mg. (My body is sensitive to meds) luckily no urine issues that I noticed but I just feel out of it which makes me more anxious.

Oh thank god it's only 2.5min long, that's as much attebtion as i can pay

Hated Strattera. Haaaaaaated it. Made me a sleepy slug. Concerta was just as bad.

There is still chance of dependence with stimulants. Not saying you were wrong in your statement; just feel like the public doesn’t realize the difference between the two and wanted to make that clear.

Did he ever mention dosage? Kinda pointless review if you never mention your dose?

I quit this because it made me suicidal. It's terrible

Love the Mane. I have you considered selling it. No joke, I have buyers.

Your voice like mine 🤔🤔

I vomited almost every day when I was on strattera

strattera is the most addictive medication Ive ever had and it depends on the person. most wont find it addictive but some still can

ZERO CHANCE OF ADDICTION omgz throw away all the adderallz /mother

You look like my friend on Instagram who is a 69 fan lol

Is there not a meditation, yoga, mindfulness solution? Have you tried apaptogens like Maca, Rhidiola Rosea, Spirolina? The Rhidiola works on the anxiety but eventually starts psychotic events in paranoia and zombification. Maca is an adaptogen that doesn't make one drowsy but it is an aphrodisiac so makes one hot ; ) K