Does anyone have experience with non-stimulant medication? I’ve had bad anxiety from Adderall in the past and I don’t know what to ask for when I see my doc.

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I’m on strattera. Much more subtle and took a while to realize it was working but now I’m so happy!

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What were your side effects on Straterra. And how did you measure it was working. Just started taking it this week not sure what to expect.

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