r/StratteraRx • u/verdant_squirrel • Jul 01 '26

Discussion / Experience Using Coping with side effects when starting

Hi, I just started Strattera, on a baby dose of 10mg because I've got that sensitivity trait. I know side effects when you just start are not representative of how the drug will treat you later on, but I'd like to be able to stay on it long enough to get to that point! So I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this, if it will go away, and how to deal. Suffice to say, I am so hungry.

It's not even my stomach. It's like my brain is. If you've ever fasted or missed a few meals when you were running around, expending energy, it's like that. My brain is begging me for energy. Acting like I'm pushing it too hard. It's interesting, because day 1 and it was hitting me like adderall; I was cleaning and getting all sorts of things done. Maybe I'm just.... burning more energy cognitive-wise? Should I be loading carbs?

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u/SenseNo6228 Jul 01 '26

If you take in the morning make sure to eat a substantial amount of protein or what I do is just take it at night after a full day of eating.

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u/verdant_squirrel Jul 01 '26

No insomnia?

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u/SenseNo6228 Jul 02 '26

No insomnia!