I have a sensitive stomach already meaning I avoid acidic foods (coffee, tomatoes, spicy foods), but usually my symptoms are stomach pain when I have these types of foods. Since taking Strattera I have been having constant hunger pangs and my stomach always feels empty - it only dissipates for about 10-20 minutes after I've eat and then it comes back with full force. It's pretty unbearable, I've never had anything like it. Psychiatrist seems to think it the medication might be creating more acid in my stomach hence the feelings of hunger, but no idea if this will shift or not. Anybody had any similar symptoms or have any helpful advice? I need some hope as am feeling so awful. Am only on 20mg, 3 days in, as we were taking it slowly as to try to avoid side effects.
Does Strattera cause acidic stomach and hunger pangs?
Question posted by katejay on 22 Feb 2022
Last updated on 24 March 2022
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I am trying to find more information, but I think it does. I've been taking Strattera for about 9 months and at first I had tons of nausea, dizziness. But now I don't really have many side effects other than horrible stomach acid. Like relentless. I've cut out so many things from my diet and it doesn't seem to have any effect.
Thank you for your answer! I’m having a similar experience - I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be helping. The acidic stomach means I feel like I’m unbearably hungry all the time, even when I’m not… not sure whether to just come off as dont know how much longer I can hack it!
@katejay - same it is unbearable. I'm working with my doctor to try and find a solution.
Good luck on finding a solution... if you find anything that works, I'd really appreciate you updating this post. I've tried so different things, supplements etc and can't find anything that works! Have had to temporarily come off to see if I can re-regulate my stomach, and my ADHD symptoms are crazy without Strattera :(
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