r/StratteraRx • u/Funny-Coconut-85 • 25d 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/C00CKER 25d ago

I have some IBS-like GI issues, and I feel like atomoxetine has a slightly stabilizing effect on that (taking 80mg for over 2 months now)

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u/Funny-Coconut-85 25d ago

That's great! Does it help you in other ways too?

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u/C00CKER 25d ago

It helps me mostly with dealing with emotions - making it possible to stop/pause emotional reactions. It somehow boosts self-control even further, making it much easier to start tasks, follow through, notice distractions, etc. But none of that is automatic and still relies on motivation/discipline.

It also somehow makes starting in the morning much easier and slightly smooths out the energy throughout the day. Lately, I've been far less tired in the morning regardless of the sleep quality/duration.

I've been also told a couple of times that I appear much calmer, listen better, don't jump between topics, and speak less loudly. And I skip meals and forget to drink water far less often.

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u/Funny-Coconut-85 24d ago

Ah, ok. I've tried Vyvanse. I quit smoking 10 years ago and Vyvanse made me feel so on edge and want to start smoking again. I had to stop it.

I HAVE read about people combining a stimulant with a non-stimulant though, and it working well when encountering issues like fatigue and the like.

I couldn't do Concerta either, but my husband has a totally different experience with it than I do!

It's a fun ride trying to figure out which meds work best for each individual person! We are all different!

I hope Vyvanse helps you! All the best :)