Strattera and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• And...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2021

For ADHD "I tried this medication on several different occasions for at least 3-4 months each go-around, all at the 80-100 mg dosage level. Not only did I quite literally not notice any positive benefits, but I had loads of side effects. Side effects like severe irritability, foggy brain, and lethargy. Combine that with the horrible withdrawals after stopping the medication, or forgetting a dose, and it is an absolute NO GO. In short, this medication is a dependence-forming placebo with side effects. I'm back on Vyvanse and will never try non-stimulants ever again."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2023

For ADHD "I'm currently on day 12 of Strattera, it is making me feel terribly tired during the day. I'm on 40 mg of Strattera, and I've had to take 100 mg of Modafinil to get through my workday. I'm feeling less impulsive and confident in myself. However, I'm still struggling to get through the day, I get fatigue bouts during the day, and if I can take rest, I will. Can anyone give me advice on how long this tiredness will last?"

• Kyl...
• April 14, 2016

For ADHD "I have had ADD for several years now (I'm 24). I was taking Adderall for a while, but it flared up my anxiety. I am now prescribed Strattera, and so far, no good. I'm only on day 3, but I feel absolutely exhausted and irritable. Considering giving up on it because it's the end of the school semester, and I can't afford to feel this tired with all the work I have to do."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2015

For ADHD "Well, it worked. That's about all I can say. You'll be able to focus, and if you don't mind the fact that the ONLY thing you'll be able to focus on is how tired, nauseated, and occasionally slightly mad you feel, this is the medicine for you. Despite that, it's worth noting that I'm only 17 and ~130 pounds, which is really close to the minimum weight on the box. Based on what I've seen, it seems to work better for ~30-year-olds who aren't underweight. Not a professional, obviously, though, so take this with a grain of salt."

• Fir...
• February 15, 2015

For ADHD "I just started taking Strattera a little less than two weeks ago. I was taking Adderall for two years, but my doctor took me off it because he was concerned that I suddenly began losing weight rapidly. I haven't noticed many side effects from Strattera, but I have been a little more tired than usual. I still haven't seen any increase in my ability to focus, but it seems like it could take up to a month or so for the full effect. However, I also have epilepsy, which might possibly make my experience with it much different than others. Here's to hoping it works out!"

• tay...
• May 4, 2009

For ADHD "The first day I took an 18 mg pill. I was tired during the day, so I stopped. My doctor suggested I try again, this time taking 5 mg before bed. After a few days of feeling tired all day, I realized something was very wrong. I also read that there is a possible interaction with Wellbutrin XL, which I am also taking. I stopped the Strattera and am back to 'normal' again."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

For ADHD "Pretty rough experience on 50 mg. Had intense stomach pains and indigestion, extreme tiredness/lethargy, and overall felt spaced out."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

For ADHD "Pretty rough experience on 50 mg. Had intense stomach pains and indigestion, extreme tiredness/lethargy, and overall felt spaced out."

• Flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2024

For ADHD "Working, but not to the degree it did when I was younger. I am experiencing extreme fatigue and lethargy. I was experiencing a runny nose and dry mouth, but those have subsided."

• Sta...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 21, 2018

For ADHD "I have been using this for 7 months, starting at 40 mg and slowly increasing to 80 mg. I have had no side effects other than tiredness, but also no impact on symptoms."

• Uma...
• February 18, 2014

For ADHD "I am a 48-year-old woman in good health. I did not notice a difference at all. The only side effects I had were some tiredness and loss of appetite. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2017

For ADHD "Strattera made me feel like a zombie. It did not help me focus. I actually focused less. I was always incredibly exhausted, and I was sleeping 16 hours a day."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2009

For ADHD "It makes me calm, but I'm tired all the time."

• AdD...
• November 6, 2009

For ADHD "It makes you sick, doesn't work, impossible to eat when you're on it, and makes you tired."

• Kit...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2016

For ADHD "All it did was make me feel like a zombie. I personally don't recommend this drug, as it only makes you get nauseous and very tired and causes insomnia."

• Wav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2016

For ADHD "I have been taking Strattera for 3 months now! I'm more tired when I take it. Bad gas pains, but I don't care for it!"