I’m considering going on Strattera. I currently take 300mg of Wellbutrin. My only concern is that I’m starting a new job in two weeks. For those of you that have taken or currently take Strattera, how long do the initial side effects last? Mainly any nausea and fatigue.

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Same for my children. I felt like our UCLA doctors were told to push that medication because it did nothing for either of my children. They kept upping the dosage until I finally had to tell them to change the medication to Vyvanse, which had been effective in the past.
I had to put my foot down.
I hope the medication works for you. If it does not, please tell your doctor and advocate for yourself.

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I would not change anything right now.

Several years ago, I switched (from Ritalin to Adderall). It was a nightmare, and I have taken Ritalin (generic) ever since.

Interestingly, I have a friend who had the same issue when she switched from Adderall to Ritalin.

In other words, everyone's body reacts differently.

You might not have any reaction at all, but it would stink to have problems just when starting a new job.

I'd wait until I had been in the new job for at least a month before switching ADHD medications.

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I got my diagnosis late in life and the only medication I've been on is Stattera. It has worked well for me. I do have to take it early in the morning cause if I take it after 12 - I don't really sleep.

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Strattera had no effect on me whatsoever…

I have been on / off Strattera for a while, I don’t recall ever having any initial side effects. Overall side effects were just low libido and appetite

I haven't taken that before but my brother has. He didn't ever have any side effects but I know every person is different. I would think if anything two weeks would be long enough for you to get adjusted to it.

It helped at first, I ended up building a tolerance to it and just quit working for me. I’ve tried different non-stimulant ADHD medications and haven’t had much success with them. The stimulant medications were the only ones that helped me the most.

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