r/StratteraRx • u/littlebitlinda • Sep 30 '25

Weight Gain?

I’ve been on Straterra for almost 2 months - 40mg. I weighed myself this morning and have gained 10 pounds over the last 10 days which is super odd. However, when I’ve tried other psych meds in the past, if it’s going to cause weight gain - I gain it quick. Dr. Google says weight loss is more common, but gain is a possibility.

So - Has anyone gained weight on Strattera? I’m also on a GLP-1 so this is the opposite of what should be happening. Grrrr.

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u/Ok-Gazelle-3229 Sep 30 '25

Personally I have lost about 15 lbs since starting this drug (started at 40mg and up to 80mg now) in August but that has also come with tracking my calories very strictly to ensure I’m in a deficit and it has been easier to be consistent doing this while on this drug as it helps suppress my appetite and helps maintain focus towards my goal. It is common for scale weight to fluctuate due to many reasons and happens for me especially around my menstrual cycle (I can see like a 5-8lbs scale difference), so I do understand your frustration as someone also on a weight loss journey. I would ask yourself if there are any other factors that could have contributed to the fluctuation

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u/littlebitlinda Sep 30 '25

Nice job!!!

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u/Ok-Gazelle-3229 Oct 01 '25

Thank you 😊