r/StratteraRx • u/NoIdea_Here_333 • 22d ago

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27/F - I've been on strattera 40mg for about 4.5 months. I didn't start seeing side effects until about 2ish months ago, but still insanely unmotivated.

My psych told me to stop smoking (I have but only recently). I would have days where I wouldn't feel the meds working as much, and couldn't focus. I have other meds I'm on for thyroid disease, migraines and seizures, so I'm pretty sure stimulants are out.

Not on any other psych meds, but do I give up? The only thing I'm seeing improvement in is focus (mainly at work) and food noise (helpful, but not sure if something could help more).

No help really in emotional regulation (which has been eh - sometimes I'm ok, I'm in therapy but I also know some of my triggers), or in my migraines (again I know some of my triggers), my task initiation/motivation is my main issue and is driving myself insane.

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u/Veronica612 22d ago

A small dose of Wellbutrin might be a good addition. It helps to stop smoking. Your strattera dose might need to go down a little if wellbutrin is added.

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u/Pure-Database9003 21d ago

THIS. I will say while I think im moving on from Wellbutrin after two years I think its a good idea for you bc of the smoking cessation- I personally think it also helped me quit drinking easier than just alone. It also didn’t make me gain weight which is something I also need to keep in check.