Posted by Palbella on January 18, 2004, at 9:21:55
In reply to Re: Straterra approval., posted by joe smith2 on January 15, 2004, at 17:03:42
> Hi Linda,
> I am in the same boat as you. Im only 25, and I have everything going for me, except I have been battling anxiety/depression/ocd on and off for as long as I could remember. I started on the Strattera just a week ago, but the key is to stick to a medicine for at least 3-4 weeks just to get a picture of how you will react to that certain family of meds. Also, reading these posts is probably the worst thing for you and I. Keep in mind that most of the people on these sites are the people with the bad reactions to these meds. the people that have been successful on these meds most likely dont come into chat rooms b/c they are too busy enjoying the benefits. Well, Im rambling, good luck.
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> > Hi , I am a veteran and use the V.A. medical hospitals for my treatments. I was diagnoised with ADD a few years back and was refused medication because of my age (late 30's) and because the VA does not like to subscribe Retelin or other ADD, ADHD meds. I have lived most my life scattered brained with a constant life movie going on in my head, depression and anxiety is a life time compainion.. my question... has this really helped anyone with my similar problems? I am afraid to get my hopes up.
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Joe, I myself didn't come to this site and just start posting bad results. I came here to get a better understanding of Strattera and how it would or could affect my son which is 12. Believe me, i wanted the drug to work for my kid. I came here when he had been on Strattera for almost 2 months and had hopes that i had not given it enough time to show positive results. Even though i read things that alarmed me...i continued to keep him on the Strattera. I think most people understand we all don't react the same way on medications and its worth a shot to at least give it time. Unfortunatly the only thing positive he had was the fact he was more sociable at school but the downside was his grades became worse and he was not focused any better. I gave it 3 months to work. There was nothing really bad but nothing to keep him on Strattera either. Believe me . i would have given anything for Strattera to work for him. So , i disagree that only those with bad results come to this board. People just want to find answers that only those walking in their shoes could and actually taking the drugs can give more insight on their experiences. Doctors prescribe only ..they can't tell you how you will really feel. Maybe they should try before we buy.LOL Take care and good luck *S*
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