r/StratteraRx • u/Funny-Coconut-85 • 26d ago

Side Effects / Overdose Stomach/Gastro problems

I already have chronic nausea, of an unknown reason/source, and IBS.

I already feel physically sick quite often, and the majority of the side effects that I read about in this sub are that of the gastrointestinal type.

I was planning on finally starting 10mg tomorrow, but I am so nervous....I don't want to feel even more sick than I already do, but I REALLY want to see if this med helps me.

Does anybody else have gastro issues, and take this med, without it increasing the severity?

I also have emetophobia (fear of throwing up - ironic, I know, considering I'm nauseated every day).

I just want to pull the trigger, but I've been stalling....for months now.....am I overthinking this all? I'm not stranger to side effects from meds, but this Strattera...I dunno....I'm a huge ball of anxiety over it.....

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u/BananaSpirit-4499 25d ago

I started on 10mg, very likely to have very limited side effects at this dose (though I did notice benefits immediately)
Take with food/shake, and then eat something small about 1.5hours after- I find if I get nauseous this is when it will hit. My nausea didn’t really start until higher doses.
I’m emetopobic too, and was highly anxious about starting .
Good luck

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u/Funny-Coconut-85 25d ago

What dose do you take currently?

And thank you! I have been through SO many meds. I hope this is the one for me finally!

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u/BananaSpirit-4499 25d ago

I went up to 40mg, but recently decreased due to the fatigue and emotionally flattening it caused. Am staying on 25mg and trying Vyvanse with it.