Strattera and Anger: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2022

For ADHD "Unfortunately, stimulants were ineffective for me as they didn't help improve focus, energy, or motivation (i.e., help me with impulse control, procrastination, or depression). Strattera helped quite a lot with focus, but nothing else. I started with 25 mg and gradually increased through 1 x 40 mg, 1 x 60 mg, and finally 2 x 40 mg. I think the split dose of 2 x 40 mg (one first thing, one late afternoon) was most effective. I chose to get my 80 mg that way, as with each dose increase, the side effects increased. I experienced pretty depressed moods first thing each day and had additional anger issues at times, but the biggest one was feeling cold all the time in my hands and feet. This, to my mind, the pretty nasty side effects coupled with the fact Strattera only helped with focus means I'm coming off of it. I'll assess how ADHD symptoms are when they inevitably return before deciding what to do next. Might push to see what adding Guanfacine into the mix with Strattera would be like..."

• run...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2021

For ADHD "After being diagnosed with ADD, the psychotherapist recommended this, and my doctor prescribed it. I had never taken a drug like this, so I wanted to really give it a chance. I took it for a month, and it made me crazy. I was angry, took a quick dislike to people I love, wanted to quit my job, etc. It was like a war zone in my mind. I went back, and the doctor explained if you do not need Strattera and don't take it, there can be an opposite effect. Stopped it, and in 2 days, felt normal again and was prescribed a different drug. I'm sure it is for some people, but not me."

• Dou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2016

For ADHD "I started giving this medication to my 7 years old. We started with 18 mg, 25 mg, and now 40 mg. No change in his behavior yet at 40 mg. It has only been 2 weeks that he has been taking it, but one thing is he is more aggressive, crying a lot. But I am going to continue for 2 more weeks to see if there are any changes. After that, definitely I will call the doctor to change this medication."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2009

For ADHD "I was really irritated and aggressive all the time. My patience was almost non-existent. I broke my car window when I started taking this drug."

• Imp...
• April 7, 2017

For ADHD "Absolutely a joke... gave me rage and did nothing for my ADHD symptoms. PASS!"

• gbs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2015

For ADHD "Did nothing for my ADHD. Made me aggressive and easily angered, complete change of personality for the worse."

• gbs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2015

For ADHD "Did nothing for my ADHD. Made me aggressive and easily angered, complete change of personality for the worse."