Atomoxetine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• spaz
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2014

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I had been on Strattera for 8 years. It did great but within last year things seemed to change. I thought it wasn't working due to my memory and concentration but now being off for about a month realize it was doing a lot. I am now having headaches lack of motivation loosing temper easily etc. My family and friends see a significant change in my behavior. (Negative change). Concentration and focus have always been an issue on and off medicine so I just have to work harder with it. Also realize it takes more than this medicine to really have success."

• Sligh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2017

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I think this may be my third review of Strattera, I still give it a high rating because all in all it has done what it was supposed to do. I've had some bad migraines, while on it, and I've gone off it a few times, because I couldn't fill the script or felt like it wasn't working, but I have always come back to taking it in the past four years. My current dose is 25mg, and I also take Adderall, 10mg twice a day. If I had to describe Strattera, it is a great focus/ motivation medication, but it also ups the anxiety, and adderall seems to up it even more. My doctor really doesn't have another solution than to take ativan. Coffee makes Strattera worse, but sometimes it won't kick in without the morning coffee."

• Ty111...
• September 4, 2016

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I see a lot of mixed reviews on this. It's obvious this drug is EXTREMELY helpful on some and on others its completely ineffective, and can even do harm. My suggestion is to try it out for a month. If you don't feel the effects of it, try it for another month and if you still don't then switch to another drug. If you start feeling agitated by it, get off it immediately. For me strattera has worked wonders. I am 18 years of age, and have noticed the effects after my 4th week of taking it. My mind feels clearer, and I feel more motivated to focus on things I would usually find boring. The effects are reflected in my ACT score: my score has gone up a whole 6 points since first taking it. I wholeheartedly recommend strattera to anyone with ADD."

• Jenna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2017

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I only took this for 4 weeks & most say it takes 4-6 weeks to work. Initial side effects-- extreme sedation & emotional flattening. I slept the first week anytime I wasn't actively engaged in something & even then I was groggy. That subsided a bit, but I remained very lethargic all day every day for the duration of the 4 weeks & as time went on, I felt more & more emotionally flat & lost all interest & motivation. It certainly completely cured my hyper-activity, but it never helped my focus one bit. It did, however, really help my fibro pain better than anything has, took away my panic attacks, & cut my general anxiety down greatly. Unfortunately, I can't continue to feel so flat, lethergic, anti-social & disinterested any longer."

• Jaye...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2014

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I am 15 years old girl and this was the first medication I ever took for my ADD and I don't even know if it worked for my ADD symptoms. But I do know the side effects of Strattera were all I had. I was depressed, numb, sleepy, could not eat and had anxiety. It felt like I wasn't on earth I was out in space numb to the world."

• Tessa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2023

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "Throughout my diagnosis journey, I have experimented with numerous medications, and Strattera (Atomoxetine) has proven to be the most effective for me. Unlike stimulants or SSRIs, which caused mood swings, anxiety, and emotional blunting, Strattera doesn't make me feel 'medicated.' Initially, I started with a 40mg dose, which led to irritability, depression, and anxiety. After discussing these side effects with my doctor, I realized I had exceeded my optimal dosage. I am particularly sensitive to medications, so taking a month-long break from Strattera was necessary. Upon resuming Strattera at a reduced 18mg dose, I no longer experienced the negative side effects and began enjoying the full benefits of the medication. If you are considering Strattera, give it a chance and collaborate with your doctor to find the appropriate dosage for your needs. Too much of a good thing can be harmful, and the same chemical can either positively transform your life or wreak havoc on it."

• mirac
• May 3, 2018

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "Strattera works well for me. Lets be straight with the facts folk. Strattera should be dosed at least to 1.2 mg /per kilo body weight Or 80 mg a day (optimal dose for most people) - if you take less then 1.2 mg/kg the risk is high that the effect that you feel is too low or placebo - (this is proven in lots of real life medical trials). After about 6-8 weeks (during which your blood pressure is taken regularly) - its effect should be evaluated by your doctor - please have patience with the medicine to work. If the response is to low - it should be dosed up to 100 mg or higher. A doctor should know this things - its mandatory in Sweden to have this knowledge among doctors below 80mg a day is SUBOPTIMAL dosing. 100-120 mg should not be exceeded. This fact in the "medical sheet/package" with your medicine. Please inform your doc about this simple facts."

• Tinabe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2017

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I was a happy but chaotic woman with ADHD. I am looking for a substitute for Ritalin because although it worked miracles for my lack of attention an organizing skills it eventually wore me out. My new neurologist suggested Strattera (80 mg/day ). At first it made me very tired. After a few weeks Strattera changed me into an emotional wreck. Crying every minute for no reason. I'm still in hospital. I'm so tired of trying something new and hoping it will make the fog in my head disappear. But we're back to square one. No more Strattera fore me..."

• Brian
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "Was prescribed 40mg Strattera off the bat. Had every side effects within 30 minutes of taking the pill. I vomited, got hot flashes then goosebumps, drowsy and sleepy. I felt like I didn’t want to go anywhere. Tried again the next day with food and couldn’t hold it down after 2 hours. Again same side effects. People are like “give the medication a chance to work”. Screw that - I've never experienced more terrible side effects in my life even though I just started. Only positive is my anxiety went away but I didn’t feel like going anywhere. Never again"

• liz
• December 21, 2023

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I have been taking Strattera 25mg for 10 days now. My doctor first had me take it at night, and that gave me really bad insomnia, so I switched to taking it with food in the morning, which fixed my sleep problems. Almost no symptoms now, but also no improved focus yet either. I will probably up my dose to 40 next month. I know it often takes like 3 to 4 weeks to have effect, so it's still early. I will update later."

• AAano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 11, 2018

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "Strattera is the most efficient medication for me. It helps with my concentration in class and at home. It started working for me the first day I took it and I’ve been taking it for more than a year now. It used to give me dizziness when I took it in the morning after breakfast... so something helpful I found is to take it after dinner on a full stomach so that the side affects don’t occur while I am awake because they ware off as you are sleeping."

• FRZ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2017

For Depression "I used Atomoxetine for depression, ADHD and uncontrollable thoughts. Started with 0.5 mg/kg of body weight for 3 months. Noticed very slight improvement and was thinking to stop. However I decided to increases the daily dose to 1.0 mg/kg of body weight divided in to two ( one morning and one early evening). After three days only I noticed real improvement and after two weeks I could not believe what happened as I got rid of my uncontrolled thoughts and very noticible improvement in ADHD and depression. Plan to continue for at least two months. Before Atomoxetine I was prescribed escitalopram among other drugs for depression/ uncontrollable bad thoughts that drained my energy for many years with no effect. I am 59 years old male"

• JoobJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2013

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "My husband has ADD, and it really took a toll on our relationship. He was originally on Vyvanse, but it suppressed his appetite horribly. It didn't do enough in ratio to the side effects, so he decided to try Strattera. So far, it's been working decently. His main problem, however, is being able to urinate freely. I bought him Urinozinc Prostate Formula, and literally the first pill he took, he was able to urinate much more easily. Conversely, when he forgot a pill the other day, he noticed an immediate difference, and struggled to urinate. The supplement has allowed him to stay on Strattera. I note this stuff, as I have read that this is a common issue for men taking Strattera. Hope this helps others."

• abc
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2021

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I tried strattera for roughly 14 months moving between 20-40-60-80mg. At 20mg I felt a bit better but that it wasn't helping enough. At 40-80mg the side effects of bad nausea, feeling very hot all over and then cold soon after, dizziness, loss of appetite, heavy doses of fatigue, problems with my sex life etc all hit hard on 8/10 or 9/10 days I took it. I will give a disclaimer I didn't take it some weekends but the lack of going to work and the deterrent of the side effects put it off. I didn't experience any increase in insomnia. Also people would be able to tell if I'd taken my tablet by how pale I'd turn within 10 minutes and how subdued I was. Recently switched to concerta to try and escape the side effects."

• Lwadz
• August 6, 2020

For Depression "Shotgun Diagnosis off ADD/Depression/Anxiety depending on who you ask. Primary complaint is difficulty concentrating. Dopamine antagonist stimulants never helped and made me feel terrible. Wellbutrin made me feel terrible. Most antidepressants didn't help. Venlefaxine DID help but has horrible side effects. Strattera has worked very well for me in terms of ability to focus. The effects are nuanced but very real. I am planning on staying on it long term and upping dose to 60 mg."

• nickn...
• September 7, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I was put on 40mg of Strattera right after being diagnosed with ADHD. The first couple days, I had a lot of nausea, dry mouth, and fatigue, but I knew to expect this, and tried to power through. After a week, however, I started feeling super irritable, which is not normal for me. I'm typically an even-keeled, patient person most of the time. Then, last night, I started uncontrollably crying and thinking terrible, awful things about myself that I have never thought before. . My partner said, "That's the worst I've ever seen you." I didn't take it today (I refuse to take that ever again) and after a week on it, I feel lifeless. Like a zombie. Like my personality, my thought life, my ability to function is just not there. I assume this will get better after a bit more time, but it's scary to think that all that can change in one week."

• Ahhhh...
• October 27, 2014

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "This is the start of my 3rd day in this medications. I am in 25mg once a day. So far I notice it makes me a little sleepy, dry mouth and gives tingle sensation on my head. Although benefits so far have been that I passed my quiz for college 100% and was able to FINISH multiple tasks yesterday! Only third day so we'll see how it progresses with my body. AGE: 21, 110lbs, F"

• kelly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "(female, 25 yrs old) It's hard for me to say if Strattera is the reason I feel calm and focused, because I am on a lot of other medications for other diagnoses (depression/bipolar, OCD, anxiety). However, since starting Strattera I HAVE noticed a difference, a subtle difference. I was previously on Vyvanse, which also made a subtle difference, but it caused too much anxiety. I noticed I've been interrupting others less and feeling more focused in conversations and at work. So I say give it a try, especially if stimulants give you anxiety."

• Sylveon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2018

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "18 yr old haven't been treated for my ADHD till now. Took a month before I adjusted to them afterwards I was alright. It helps me maintain focus while balancing out my emotions that seemed to go up in the day and down at night. It makes me feel like I can truly be myself and become self sufficient and independent when I need to be. Had issues with starting/completing chores and now I remember what I'm doing just fine! A great alternative for those who don't want stimulants or have inattentive ADHD."

• LucyT
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I want to start out by saying that I have nothing against this medication. Some people thrive on it, and I wish I was one of them. However, it does not seem to be for me. I have been on this medication for 3 months, and I have not really experienced what I wanted to on it. I take 40 mg a day, early morning, for ADHD, and thought it would help me focus, and be more productive. Instead, it seems to have just made me lethargic and exhausted most of the day. sometimes just wanting to sleep, instead of anything else. I do feel a little more focused in general, but not in the areas I need to be, like during work. I also started sweating... a LOT! I sweat buckets while on this medication, and I constantly feel hot, even when nobody else does. It can be rather debilitating. I already take a diuretic, so I am sure that this is not beneficial for me at all. My mind does seem calmer, but I don't know if it is worth it for me if these are the side effects."

• DDBMD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I started taking Strattera three weeks ago and it has been awful. I started taking this because I had too many negative side effects wit the stimulants. Strattera made gave me mood swings usually leaving me feeling depressed, anxious, annoyed, angry, etc. It also suppressed my appetite which kept me from eating. It made me feel lethargic during the day which kept me in bed and awake at night which caused severe depression. I noticed no improvement in my ADHD symptoms. I have stopped taking Strattera."

• ahaney
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2017

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "I started taking this medication about 2 months ago. My doc had me start out at 40 milligrams for one week and then upped the dose to two 40 mg capsules twice a day. At the second month, I started taking just one 80 mg capsule around mid-afternoon early evening every day. So far the drug has seemed to greatly help my ability to focus and really experience the world around me. I'm able to finally slow my mind to a cruising speed instead of an outright race. Strattera has made me calmer and more composed when it comes to social interactions with others and encountering stressful situations. Also, I seem to be getting really positive and more optimistic in everyday life making me feel as if the drug as some mild antidepressant properties"

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2009

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "My 6 year old son was prescribed Strattera because he has Tourettes and it was felt the stimulants would make it worse. He has been on 10 mg daily for the last 4 days and so far I am pleased. The first day I gave it he slept all afternoon and was awake off and on all night. I changed the time I gave it to late afternoon and have not noticed this problem anymore. He is not overly drowsy at school. His teacher sent a note noticing he appeared to pay attention in class more and today was the FIRST day since the school year started that he didn't get in trouble for disrupting class. I have noticed his appetite and thirst have increased somewhat but he wasn't a big eater to begin with, so this is actually positive to me."

• Nik
• February 11, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "This drug ruined my life. I took it for five months total. I was only on 25mg and it was giving me heart palps and panic attacks. If I had anything with caffeine I thought I would die. When I stopped taking this med everything spiralled down. I had terrible anxiety, couldn't sleep, couldn't think straight and had dry mouth for months. This slowly improved over two and a half years until I felt normal again. But now after being on other meds like Cipro my symptoms came back and I have to start over. I'm sensitive to any mood altering substance land probably will be for the rest of my life! I used to have goals but now I struggle to survive. I have a friend who came off it fine but in my opinion it's not worth it. Other people I've talked to have had similar reactions. I hope I can do good by offering this advice: don't take strattera to manage ADHD even though it seems safe. I live with pain and regret every day and would give anything to go back and change my mind about taking strattera."

• Cem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

Strattera (atomoxetine) for ADHD "This drug probably damaged my liver just in 4 days. I am 75kg I was using 40mg. I can feel tenderness-pain right upper abdominal that I never had before. I feel drowsy, depressed, confused. I would never recommend this drug. Especially to kids."