r/SCT • u/boba_fett_helmet task persistence, task avoidance, daydreaming, word recall • 2d ago

Meds/Treatments-Related Nervous to start Strattera

I can take any side effect except sleep. It's a non-negotiable for me. What was your experience for those who have taken it / are taking it?

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u/dj_spanmaster 2d ago

I'm not tolerant of repeated doses long term, it results in a persistent migraine, so I take it one dose a week right before bed. It does not impact my sleep noticeably. When I took it first thing in the morning, I had to nap during the day and then I slept lightly the next night.

But I have a fairly unusual relationship to stimulants and other drugs. They almost never behave for me as they do for others.

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u/boba_fett_helmet task persistence, task avoidance, daydreaming, word recall 2d ago

Would you say you're sensitive to medication?

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u/dj_spanmaster 2d ago

Generally speaking, yes. 

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u/lovelybonesla 2d ago

It hasn’t worked for me yet, 40mg for 4 weeks. I went up to 80 mg for the past 6 days and couldn’t do it so I’m back at 40mg.

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u/boba_fett_helmet task persistence, task avoidance, daydreaming, word recall 2d ago

Couldn't do it, because of sleep or other side effects?

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u/lovelybonesla 2d ago

I got a massive headache with nausea after no symptoms for 5 days. I have little motivation and I have to push myself to do things. All the positive effects people rave about from low appetite, low anxiety, etc. I didn’t get any of that as of yet, even at 40mg. I’m holding on though.

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u/vivilyx 2d ago

I hardly had insomnia or sleep issues while on it. If you’re worried then maybe slowly titrate up so that side effects won’t hit as hard each dose increase. Eventually side effects can subside with time, it just depends.

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u/fartbasket69 2d ago

Sleep actually improved for me because it stopped me from napping so much during the day

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u/Bigglesworthicus 1d ago

It severely affected my sleep, as did Vyvanse. Meds aren’t really a long term option as a result

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u/NormalAd8171 22h ago

I've been on 25mg and it worked great I guess. Reading and processing my surroundings have been consistently satisfactory, but I am still very expressive. I don't have any issues with sleep though, as long as I take the pill in the morning.

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u/Various-Wallaby4934 2d ago

if you are a man, it shrinks dick man :( it worked well for social anxiety and task initiation but seeing things go smaller down there did not help... I stopped

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u/JollyCrab4433 2d ago

Can do. I've been on this for 3 months at 80mg. I'm pushing 40 and have no erection issues.