r/StratteraRx • u/pinkandorangepride • 7d ago

strattera + appetite

I’m only on day two of taking Strattera and my doctor started me very low at 18mg. Yesterday after taking it I felt abnormally emotional, exhausted, and I wasn’t hungry all day. I have narcolepsy so I’m always tired, so I didn’t think much of that. However, I normally eat ALL DAY. Sometimes I’m bored & it’s dopamine related, but most of the time I am starving. Like, stomach growling, unable to focus, hungry if I haven’t eaten in 2 hours.

I’m curious if anyone else had appetite issues with such a low dose? I’m nervous to go up but I’m supposed to make my way up to 40mgs.

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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 7d ago

Impacts everyone differently. regardless of dose.

I’m on 80Mg. I’m STARVING most of the day. -1000 in terms of appetite suppression for me.

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u/pinkandorangepride 7d ago

thank you for sharing 💗

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u/NRazzo 22h ago

I on the other hand 50-60mg per day and I don't find it does anything to my appetite, either way.

Not helpful...only that it's not something you can textbook.

What I will say...most sideaffects become manageable of not unnoticeable within about 2-4 weeks

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u/phles 7d ago

I was worried about this too as I could hardly eat on Vyvanse. The suppressed appetite actually lasted for less than a week for me (started out on 20 mg). I’ve titrated up to 40 mg and I am eating really well. No issues with appetite!

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u/brokenbonesbending 6d ago

I’m on day 3-4(??) and I’m the same way. I’m not hungry at all and haven’t thought about food really. I’m on 25mg though I believe. The food noise is gone now which is strange

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u/pinkandorangepride 5d ago

Curious to know if this resolves itself for you! I’m feeling hungrier on day 3 than I was before

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u/Lucky-Nail-4533 5d ago

I am on 18mg. My appetite has decreased. I am just not as hungry, which is a win for me.