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13/07/2017 | | 29moderated by Susan
atomoxetine hydrochloride (80mg) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
My experience with this is, overall, really quite positive. In the first month a few noticeable psychological side effects, but that was to be expected. These side effects were anxiety and being extra sensitive and emotional (crying). Every time my dose increased, the side effects came back. I was on Ritalin for 15 years and Straterra keeps my head calmer. I am less impulsive and, according to ...
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17/06/2017 | | 17moderated by Susan
atomoxetine hydrochloride (60) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
I'm a 17 year old boy and for 6 years I've been taking Strattera and I've got acne. I am now seeing a dermatologist but that's a temporary solution to deal with this horrid side effect. Has any one else suffered from this? Please let me know!
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25/05/2017 | | 23moderated by Henry
atomoxetine hydrochloride (80mg) for attention deficit disorder (ADD)
After being diagnosed with ADD (at 17), started taking straterra. Worked really well for the first two or three years, then started doubting its effects. Lots of problems with stiff and hard muscles, lower back and stomach pain, hard stomach that's sensitive to pressure. Had to take 1 x klisma for obstipation. I'm coming off it now because of the muscle problems and the lower back and stomach p...
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23/05/2017 | | 56moderated by Henry
atomoxetine hydrochloride (40mg) for attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Methylphenidate and dexamphetamine don't appear to be effective. Particularly with methylphenidate (Ritalin) I had really bad rebound. And on dexamphetamine, but not as drastically. On top of that both of them made it difficult for me to sleep. Now trying out atomoxetine. Fewer difficulties sleeping but on 80 mg I have terrible mood swings. To be continued.
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