Strattera User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Elle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2019

For ADHD "Not a good experience. My doctor wanted to try a non stimulant option for my ADHD first because she was nervous about my anxiety getting worse. This drug was NOT the answer. Stopped eating and sleeping after about 2 weeks, until I had a meltdown and sobbed in my boyfriend's arms for hours. She switched me to a low dose stimulant option and I tolerated it much better. It might be a life saver for some but it was horrible for me."

• Claytz
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 25, 2013

For ADHD "As an adult living ADHD, I had no idea how it affected me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist, and almost immediately I was able to think more clearly, my memory felt better, I felt like I could concentrate on things. When someone spoke to me, I could actually listen and absorb what they were saying. Unfortunately I'm not on it anymore. It's hard to concentrate some days."

• Charl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2019

For ADHD "I remember my very first day on Strattera, I vomited. It made me nauseous for weeks. If you are having side effects then I'd recommend taking this before going to sleep, you'll basically sleep through all the side effects. On strattera my memory has gotten better, I can focus more, I feel calmer when doing complicated tasks, I'm not so impulsive, and my appetite has reduced. It's not like the stimulants, it's more subtle and steady. I still have side effects, I get very tired, I'll get heart palpitations, and sometimes I get hot flashes. I now take this in the morning ALWAYS with food, otherwise I get nauseous. Strattera has helped but the stimulates made me focus 100x more, but unfortunately adderall gives me severe side effects (paranoia, depression) and ritalin didn't do anything. I also take pristiq for depression and anxiety. Please give Strattera a chance, like all medications they work differently on different people, so please don't dismiss this because others might not have liked it."

• Wolla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2019

For ADHD "Strattera is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I had struggled so much with binge eating disorder, and (I think mild-moderate) ADHD, and with Strattera it was like a miracle. I can read things and feel/act on hunger. I chose Strattera over a stimulant because I have anxiety/depression, so it didn’t help much with my skin picking impulses, but everything else has been great. I take 40mg daily, and after the first week of hot flashes and nausea, there’s been no side effects :)"

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

For ADHD "I've been on Strattera since 3rd grade. And I don't understand why so many people are against it. I have only experienced good results with this drug. My grades have increased, I am able to focus in class, and I can excel and prosper. My doctor has told me that eventually I will be weaned off of Strattera because my brain should be able to adapt. All I can say is. I never experienced any horrible side effects, if any. I can't say I remember any side effects. And I know that it is not addictive since I am able to stop taking the drug during the summer time. I've had a moderately positive experience on Strattera. I hope everyone else does too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 22, 2022

For ADHD "I've been on Strattera for about 10 months now. At first it helped a bit with my attention problem and calmed my impulses. But I realised I'm not able to feel anything anymore, whether that I'm sad or happy. It feels like there's a wall around my brain where my emotions are felt and I can't get pass through that. This medication has made me generally a boring person, all I feel is anxiety and depression BUT IM UNABLE TO CRY, THATS THE WHOLE POINT. Anyways I want to get off it but I'm afraid to tell my mum (a psychologist) because I absolutely don't like the person I was before taking this medication, it's not like I don't dislike myself anymore, I still do, very much. But I don't want to put myself and my family through that again. I also feel extremely nauseous if I don't take it for a day. I don't know what to do..."

• First...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2020

For ADHD "I’m a 27 female, previously diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I currently take Lexapro 10mg once a day, which controls my anxiety and the majority of my depression. Though my depression still exists and I have an inability to concentrate and I’m tired constantly. I started on Strattera 3 days ago, so I wanted to document my progress. On day 2 I started experiencing nausea and I took off work. My doctor suggested over the counter nausea medicine before medicines like Zofran, and it’s been helpful. I’m supposed to be careful and monitor my anxiety so that it doesn’t increase, but as of right now it’s under control. I lost sleep last night, but I took it in the morning instead, so we’ll see how well I sleep tonight. Update you all in a week."

• mindf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2013

For ADHD "My son 13 has Strattera for almost a year. Starting from 10mg for a month, 20 mg for a month, 30 mg for 3 months, 40mg for 6 months then 50mg for now. The only side effect is dry mouth. Everything else is good, he can make friends and focus in class. However, I still think Strattera is not a magic pill. Combining both medication and behaviour modification works best for our ADHD children. Lots of love and acceptance are the best remedy,"

• Teenw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2013

For ADHD "I was given Strattera to treat my ADD. I began taking it with a free packet that ranged from 20mg to 80mg. At about 40 mg I began to notice that I was able to concentrate better in school. When I got to 80mg I began to not daydream anymore and people found it easier to talk to me because I wouldn't be constantly jumping from subject to subject. My anxiety and sleep problem was also solved. However, after forgetting to take it one day, I got a massive headache, equal to a migraine. Besides that, I have had no other issues and it has made life much calmer and it has made my grades improve alot."

• Seatb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2019

For ADHD "This is my seventh time attempting the medication. I'm trying to do it right this time, no other choice. My experience has been to start at THE LOWEST DOSE... 10mg and stay on that for six to eight weeks before you increasing it. (10mg at a time) I usually expect and prepare for two weeks of awfulness in the way of side effects before things get better. I've learned to be VERY WARY of either nicotine or caffeine consumption with this medication. My experience with norepinephrine drugs like this is just a little bit of nicotine or caffeine sets off my anxiety and irritability. Helps me with psychosomatic pain along with cymbalta. Helps my anxiety. Increases alertness. Increases my focus but not nearly like amphetamine stimulants. Sexual side effects for me are not too serious. Orgasm as a male is irregular but I actually find it more pleasurable. I find it also useful not to combine much alcohol with the drug. Uppers with downers for me can be ugly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 23, 2012

For ADHD "My son is 15 now and we have struggled for years with his ADHD. He has now been on Strattera for 2 years and has gone from straight D's in maths to A in achievement he can concentrate more retain information and does not lose it as he uses to. I have seen no side effects at all. At one point he went off it, lasted 5 days then chose to go back on it as he could tell that it helped his behaviour and way of dealing with things. I have only good things to say about Strattera."

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2008

For ADHD "My 8 year old son has ADHD and was put on this medication. Well the entire family thinks it's the best thing for him. We notice right away if he hasn't taken his medicine, as soon as he wakes up. It didn't really help calm him down, but more helps him focus clearly. We have seen a drastic change in school as well. I would tell anyone who has ADHD about it."

• Peteman
• March 8, 2014

For ADHD "Straterra is changing my life. I held out for 4 months with the side effects and now the improvements are extremely significant. My memory is better and I can get myself easier into a concentration mode. Although it does not fight all symptoms, it enables you to start taking action against it, if that makes sense."

• Tyler...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 10, 2023

For ADHD "I've been on this medicine for 6 years and it worked so well since I first started it. It helped me a lot with my ADHD and behavior problems, and I did not have any side effects. I've tried stimulants, but they either wear off too quickly or don't work. This medicine should be prescribed to a lot of people, and it is not as addictive as stimulants like Vyvanse and Adderall. My mom started taking it too, and it helped her too."

• DutchRN
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2015

For ADHD "• Comprehension: Before: If you wanted me to pay attention, understand something, or even acknowledge it, you would often have to repeat it several times. I would misread or misunderstand things more than the average person. After: I understand most communication right away, including the emotions and attitude of the other person, which were often not even on my radar before. • Interpersonal Communication: Before: I was very likely to interrupt others. I wouldn't wait for others to speak before continuing my conversation. I came across as very harsh & critical. After: I'm better at engaging in appropriate give-and-take in conversation. I communicate in a much appropriate friendly tone. Dealing with adversity: Before: Even trivial matters would provoke a negative reaction, ruin my mood or trigger impulsive/disruptive behavior. I’d get down on myself for minor mistakes After: Even when things don’t go the way I like them to go, I handle things in a much more mature, measured way. When something goes wrong, I’m more likely to laugh it off than I used to. I’m more even keeled, less likely to fly off the handle."

• Sonof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2023

For ADHD "This is the single worst medication I have ever taken. The side effects were far worse than any potential benefits. It caused daily migraines, made urination painful and difficult, and resulted in erectile dysfunction. Ejaculation became painful and watery, to the point where I even got tested for STDs due to the unusual symptoms. It also affected my vision, causing blurriness. Sleep became elusive, and when I did manage to sleep, I experienced vivid nightmares. Additionally, I suffered from severe heartburn on a daily basis, requiring the use of ranitidine to manage it. The heartburn led to constant, foul-smelling burps that were uncontrollable. I took the medication for four months, and upon discontinuation, all of these issues improved. However, when I was later prescribed a lower dose, I experienced migraines within three days, something I hadn't experienced during the initial discontinuation period. I immediately stopped taking it and have since refused it or any similar medication. It has been at least 12 years since then."

• Shain
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2020

For ADHD "I have been on Strattera for about 2 1/2 months now, my starting dose was 40mg. The first few days I had a burst of energy then after that I felt so tired. My doctor upped my dose to 80mg, I’m not as tired anymore but my insomnia is horrible. I have to take a sleeping pill every night and even with that I still wake up at 2am every night agitated and can’t stop moving. Also, the dry mouth is HORRIBLE. I will say I don’t have as much anxiety."

• Dream
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2020

For ADHD "I have Manic bipolar / anxiety/ VERY POOR FOCUS and I take this with Buspar 15mg . It was really good the first 2-4 weeks I could focus I had a burst of energy I felt so good I could feel it working I no longer had racing thoughts I was so much calmer. But after the 4 weeks my poor focus came back I am now on 60mg once a day and still feel nothing I’m extremely agitated and annoyed with everyone yet calm as hell still but waiting to blow if u get that. It definitely helps with impulsive behavior and calming the mind and feeling low but maybe it’s the combination of pills I take cause I swear I rarely feel low anymore never been better I just hate that It doesn’t work as potently as in the beginning"

• Annie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2013

For ADHD "Well, it only took 33 years for me (and a good doctor), to figure out what was wrong with me. I have had unexplained tachycardia (did EKGs and no problems, although never during an episode) since about age 8-9, I've had episodes of fainting, syncope, almost fainting, fatigue, being hyper and crashing. ADD symptoms, depression, mania. I have been treated for Depression and Mania, 3 years ago, and came oh so close to a solution, but the wrong meds made it even worse. Took 2 years to recover. Until, I got a new doctor, who treated my ADD and after two failed attempts to tolerate Adderall and Ritalin, prescribed Straterra, in the first 40 minutes I tool 25mg, my ADD symptoms subsided, and ALL other symptoms have resolved."

• Chuuw...
• May 27, 2021

For ADHD "So far this medication has done absolutely nothing for my ADHD. I know it takes time to work, but I honestly felt better and had an easier time taking antidepressants. I have come off of Zoloft just to be able to take Strattera and I feel like it completely reversed all the progress I made while on it & other antidepressants. My heart beats too fast, my legs and arms are numb, I RELAPSED into a depression and have had suicidal thoughts. I don’t feel hungry anymore. I’ve been avoiding friends and family members so I don’t ruin any relationships. I either feel too much or nothing at all. What is the point of taking this medication if it is only making my life worse? I know it’s helped some people but I know a lot of people in the ADHD community who absolutely despise this medication. If anyone’s curious, I was immediately put on 40mg and I am supposed to go up to 80mg after the two week mark... Yea... NO THANKS!"

• Rilli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2022

For ADHD "I am in my 40's and newly diagnosed with ADHD. I tried stimulants and loved the calm & clarity, but felt they dulled my emotions almost to the point of extreme detachment. I started Strattera about 2 months ago and am amazed at the impact. On stimulants, I could hear lyrics so easily to songs that I missed in the past. I never expected that to happen with Strattera, but after about 6 weeks I noticed the lyrics were just "there" for me. My mind is more calm and I feel so much less frazzled, and even more at home here in my body/mind. I had nausea for the first month or so and even still get it every now and again, but it is worth it. I am still myself, but so much calmer and more centered. I am only on 25, and I seriously considered not trying this due to the bad reviews. I am so glad I did. It has also worked well for my teenage son."

• Ketira
• April 24, 2010

For ADHD "At first, I had to take it with a high protein meal...and even then, I had some nausea. Now I've figured out a way for it to not cause nausea, yet get into my system: Take RIGHT BEFORE you go to bed! This way, it gets into my system, helps me to sleep 7-8 hours a night, and I feel in control of my feelings/moods instead of a slight "fog" all the time. THIS medicine works; the others I've tried (Ritalin, Dexedrine) produced unwanted side effects. I'm staying with what works!"

• ItWor...
• August 24, 2015

For ADHD "I'm a 30 year old male and switched from Dexedrine to Strattera about two years ago. For the first two months I thought it was a terrible decision because of the horrible side effects and talked to my doctor a couple of times about switching back to a stimulant. He told me that even though it says it can take up to a month to start working, in his experience, it took most patients 2-3 months to see the benefits. I'm glad I stuck with it. After four months all side effects we're completely gone and it works better than any stimulant type I've been prescribed. The problem is you do have to get through a horrible period of 1-3 months (10 weeks for me) before the nausea, fatigue, ED and insane sweating are gone. This drug takes time to work!!!"

• Tiz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2013

For ADHD "I am 32 & have walked around with ADHD for my entire life until a nurse suggested I get screened. My "Doc" told me I was Cyclothymic (Bipolar III) & that I was having panic attacks. I agreed but the symptoms never got better with the prescription I was on. I went to have my Echocardiogram & was told I gave Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Long story short, the benefits of this medicine have shown up in the 7 days that I have taken it. My pulse is lower, I haven't had any "panic attacks" & I'm starting to be able to focus a little better. I can't urinate as well unless I consume more water but I needed more anyway. This medicine has made me feel normal for the first time in many many years."

• Shewo...
• July 8, 2017

For ADHD "My parents took me in for testing in 5th grade because of lacking in school, failing at best. A few years later in high school I went to my therapist for extreme anxiety and my PCP diagnosed me with ADHD. I was put on strattera at age 16. Worked amazing almost right away. My only side effects were extreme dry mouth for a few weeks and loss of appetite . I also lost about 20 pounds. Which I was pleased with because I've always struggled with being over weight. I was doing better in school. Being able to focus on papers and projects and for the first time even doing my homework and turning it in on time. My self confidence grew tremendously also. I made better eating choices and wasn't anxious. Now 25 and starting again! No side effects so far"