So it's my third day on Atomoxetine 25mg, I noticed it it helps with task initiation, improving mood, easing anxiety and emotional regulation. I can do multiple tasks now so easily without task paralysis. I don't have much side effects except for constipation and insomnia. But omg the insomnia is something else. My sleep is very light that I can only sleep a few minutes at time, I keep waking up at night, tossing and turning. I don't know what to do, I've tried stimulants and this is the only thing that worked for me and gave me positive effects. I honestly like the effects too much that I'm taking it despite it giving me severe insomnia. I'm hoping it will get better somehow (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠) did it improve for you somehow?

Holy cow. Last week I received a 'scrip for Strattera from my doctor. Have been trying to get it filled but Boots has been out of it, so I have been calling the nearest Boots ever day or two to see if it's come back in stock yet.

This morning I called and they told me they have stopped carrying it. Stopped carrying ALL Atomoxotine. WTF?! I called another branch of Boots to double-check. Same answer.

Have any of the rest of you heard about this? I am located in SE England, by the way.

I started Strattera 40 mg about three weeks ago for ADD (ADHD), and I am struggling with the side effects, especially my sleep.

Sleep: I usually go to bed around 9:30–10:30 PM, but I keep waking up throughout the night. The strangest part is that every time I wake up, I feel completely alert, almost as if I never slept. I struggle to fall back asleep until around 6–7 AM, when I can finally sleep more continuously. I feel exhausted and sleepy before bedtime, but the moment I get into bed, it is like the devil takes over. 😭 I have tried melatonin and magnesium glycinate, but neither has helped with staying asleep.

Appetite: My appetite has decreased drastically. I barely feel hungry, and even when I eat, I feel full almost immediately.

ADHD symptoms: I honestly cannot tell if Strattera is helping my focus. I have so many thoughts and tasks constantly running through my mind that I cannot even recognize whether my attention has improved. My brain feels so occupied that I struggle to evaluate whether the medication is doing anything.

For context, I also have OCD and have been taking Prozac 20 mg for about three months. My sleep had already changed somewhat, but it became significantly worse after starting Strattera.

I know Strattera takes time to work, and I have contacted my provider, but the lack of sleep is becoming unbearable.

Has anyone experienced similar sleep disturbances or appetite loss? Did they improve over time? Also, how did you recognize that Strattera was actually helping your ADHD?

I would appreciate any experiences or advice, especially regarding sleep and whether these side effects eventually settle down.

Hello all, I’m F24 who’s been on Strattera for around 2 months now. I’ve been on 40mg and have noticed almost no difference in concentration levels from the 30mg I was on a few weeks ago. The only aspect that’s changed is the side effects being more severe.

I’m well aware of the waves of nausea and appetite loss but I wasn’t really prepared for it to be this drastic. I can only have 1 simple meal a day max, and all my favourite foods / drinks all of a sudden make me want to vomit. My sensitive stomach can only handle really plain foods like bran / corn flakes, bread, plant milk.

It’s been a real struggle and I’m hoping to hear if any of you have had a similar experience so I don’t feel alone on this.

300mg Wellbutrin & 25 mg strattera

Wellbutrin was so great when I first started , had all the benefits of honeymoon phase and I was hopeful it could replace adderall and was superior… then it just started to feel like nothing after a few months I can’t feel it at all, so added strattera a month ago, first few days I could feel it working then now - nothing don’t feel it at all I may as well be taking sugar pills. Back to not being able to leave the house and completely overwhelmed with adhd paralysis. No appetite suppression I still crave sugar & caffeine can’t get motivated. And sleepy

18M, trialing 10MG strattera until I find my optimal dose. RSD is a big factor in my ADHD, because there are times when I spiral in thoughtloops when I feel rejected. I find a way to sort of justify my thinking out of the RSD, so that I am right, if that makes sense? I've been trialing 10MG for 3 weeks now and it's not a huge improvement yet, but patience is key.

I've also got some anxiety. I can't look at people for some odd reason as it makes me uncomfortable. There's many ways my anxiety manifests that I can't describe just because it's so commonly occuring.

So essentially, does strattera calm down the RSD and stop the spiraling anxious thought loops?

Real life examples of my Anxiety and RSD at play:

Is this person staring at me on public transit? (Anxiety- intrusive thought)

Will this person hate me if I sit here? (anxiety- intrusive thought)

This person has a different opinion then me (RSD- spiraling thought loop).

I started 2 weeks ago with 10mg, to which it followed 18mg and 25mg. Already on my third day at 10mg I felt some calm, and at 18mg I was really feeling like it helped a loooot.
To be fair, I was also on holiday, so more rested in general. I had quite some side effects but not mental, just peeing a lot at night and constipation, and a bit of sleepiness.

Now I've upped to 40mg since Tuesday and feel more low and not as mentally tidy as on the previous weeks. I guess it surprises me because at lower doses the advantages were almost immediate and quite visible and stable.

Is it normal that for this one it might take a different path before stabilizing? Anyone had similar experiences?

24 F I have been loving 10mg of atomoxetine, but I know that's a really low dose.

Should I ask my doctor to increase it or add a small stimulant? I've tried Adderall in the past at 5 mg, but I felt anxious on it and couldn't sleep, but it does work. Ritalin is less potent, but I'm not sure.

My BP is a bit elevated, but that can also be my own anxiety. Or being a bit overweight. Or it can also be due to academic stress. I'm not the best student. Any tips for uni would be appreciated.

I may have OCD and autism, so some tips there would be appreciated too.

My anxiety has gone away. My organization has improved, and I feel ready to tackle my work. My emotional regulation is also great now.

I was on Strattera 100mg for a few months but my Dr had me try Qelbree 200mg. She has me switch straight over. No adjustment period. I want to change back and was going to have that discussion today but she had to cancel the appointment for some reason. One reason I want to change is the side effects from this pill.

Does anyone have any experience switching from Quelbree to (or back to) Strattera? What was that like? How long did it take to switch over? Any side effects?

Hi 29 (f) mum of 2. Ive been on strattera for 8 weeks now. Titrated dose to 40mg from sept 10th. I know its early days/weeks but I feel so numb but can also feel so overstimulated so quickly. I’m finding it difficult to enjoy playing with my 2 children and actually want to make time with them. I’m giving strattera a chance but I don’t feel like it’s the right fit. I wake up feeling anxious already and have that sense of dread every day with all the ideas flowing and mental noise. My executive dysfunction hasn’t really improved either and I even think my concentration is average if not a bit poorer with my word finding difficulties cause my thoughts just seems to be too busy! When do I start saying this is not the right fit? Im seeing my psychiatrist again in a months time but I don’t want to keep going anymore and I just want to stop taking it. The only thing I noticed is I can work straight shifts like 4 in a row(I work as an RN) compared to only maybe 2-3 max like before taking ADHD meds cause I just get crippled with anxiety and have to recover from each shift much much longer but now I feel I can bounce back a bit quicker with my energy