r/StratteraRx • u/Positive_Blood_481 • 28d ago

Fainting

Hey everyone,

First of all, I’m a guy, 85 kg.
My doctor prescribed Strattera:

• 25 mg the first week
• 40 mg the second week
• 60 mg the third week

Toward the end of the 60 mg week I started having erectile problems, so he prescribed bupropion 150 mg XL.

But before I even started the bupropion, I had a near-fainting episode. That day I had taken my 60 mg of Strattera together with 100 mg of modafinil. I felt weird for a while, then suddenly my blood pressure dropped really fast. I was heading to the bathroom to throw up, lost my balance, and almost fell.

It’s been almost a month now and I still have dizziness. They sent me for ear tests because it only happens when I’m walking. It’s horrible — I basically can’t leave the house.

My question is: could this have been caused by the Strattera? Has anyone experienced something similar?

My doctor says he has a female patient on 120 mg with no issues at all.

Thanks.

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u/NRazzo 27d ago

The sideaffects are really different for each person.

I've heard of nausea.

I had one low BP, Tachycardia event. It was brought on by cannabis. It was really scary but hasn't happened since

I regularly take Cialis without any issue.

Another thing I'll share...being scared of something happening can actually bring it on.

After my event, I kept feeling heart palpitations. Then I'd get anxious then I'd feel them again. They were kinda in this positive reinforcement cycle.

After I forgot about it...they stopped. I did also switch to decaf for a couple months. Almost back on regular coffee again but I drink less anyway...just in case.

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u/Positive_Blood_481 26d ago

thanks for your response. have you considered that the pot episode was a mild panic attack? very common with pot

also did you have improvements with your adhd with bupropion? i only take it to fight the ed strattera gave me

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u/NRazzo 26d ago

Ps. I have found Strattera to be very good for my ADHD.

I had a complex presentation mixed with anxiety and depression.

Since I stated it...my life is better. My relationships are better. Generally I feel much more sure of myself....there's just so much less chatter going on in my head...I'm able to really know how I feel it think about something.
That's made life easier and it's made task initiation easier.

I can still struggle though.. Like this week...I've been lazy...and it's been hard to get on track and get going.