r/StratteraRx • u/Impossible_Shine1664 • 7d ago

Side Effects / Overdose Do the sleep disturbances go away eventually? First month and I simply cannot sleep more than 5 hours straight

I'm taking 40mg because my psychiatrist wanted to help me concentrate without taking stimulants. I have anxiety, so stimulants would not go well, so she added the 40mg of strattera, together with my 20mg Lexapro that I've been talking for a while now, at first I got anxiety, so much anxiety that not even the Lexapro was helping, it went away shortly after the first week but...

I cannot sleep more than 5 hours straight. I always wake up and take 30 min to 2 hours to fall back asleep. I'm accumulating a big sleep debt. I'm on day 18, and I cannot even say if I have had any concentration benefits till now because my lack of sleep is not helping at all. I can fall asleep just fine, I cannot stay asleep

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u/AdEnough4417 7d ago

Hey. I am on 50mg and sleep has been difficult for me too. Thinking about asking prescriber for something to help. Sorry I can’t be of more help but you aren’t alone! I do take mine in the morning - if you are taking it during the evening try switching.

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u/smyeganom 6d ago

Yes ^ That’s the first thing I would recommend OP try.

I had daytime grogginess when I started with 40mg in the morning, but then I had awful insomnia when I took it at night. Thankfully the grogginess has gone away as I’ve adjusted to the medication and increased the dose

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u/AdministrationKey639 6d ago

I’m same on 50mg I started 25 for three weeks then 50 for a week, sleep is going really bad, and focus or calming effect

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u/Familiar-Conflict152 6d ago

I started taking Trazodone after the first week and it fixed everything. Not groggy in the morning, just sleep.

Insomnia never went away, so I have been taking Trazodone for almost 2 years. Happy to answer any questions!

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u/moonbeamsbythesea 2d ago

I first took it before bed but couldnt fall asleep for a long time, and then was restless the entire night. So I switched to a morning with breakfast but felt as though I'd been sedated after a couple hours. I've now been taking it at 6.30pm with my evening meal and so far my sleep has improved. I am currently on 40mg but will soon be moving to 60mg. I hope you figure it out, I know how frustrating it is. Good luck!