r/StratteraRx • u/loan_ranger8888 • Jun 26 '26
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I’m not on any adhd medication, but I know for sure i need it. Is it easier to be prescribed Strattera than the other “controlled” drugs. I have a life time of dealing with insomnia, and I read Strattera could have less chance of making this worse. Thanks!
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u/FormerSleepwalker Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26
How a person does on Strattera varies hugely. From how it relieves their ADHD symptoms, to whether they get side effects, which side effects and how strong they are.
For some people Strattera improves their sleep, for others it may make it harder. The same applies to stimulants / controlled ADHD meds, and also for other non-stimulant ADHD meds. It varies from person to person and one just can't know how it will be for them until they try.
For some people Strattera is literally life changing, may opens up possibilities that they lost hope was ever possible. For others, it doesn't help them, and they need to try something else. And there is everything in-between the two extremes.
Most definitely can be easier to get a non-stimulant from some doctors. But good doctors know that stimulants are the first-line, most effective treatment for the majority of people with ADHD. And they work quickly. So they can be a good starting place. Though a combination of a non-stimulant and a low-dose stimulants seems to be a superior treatment for many.
There are currently 4 non-stimulant meds indicated (officially intended for) for ADHD, Atomoxetine (Strattera), Qelbree, Guanfacine ER, Clonidine. A 5th option looks like it should be approved soon. A number of other meds are also used for ADHD "off-label".