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Posted by crybaby on October 12, 2003, at 1:44:47
I've been taking 60mg straterra along with 300mg of wellbutrin SR for about a 1wk or 2, and straterra alone for about 2 months. I have noticed a major change in my school work,my depression, and my ability to focus, and they have been very positve. My side effects have been dry mouth and loss of appetite along with an upset stomach and since i have very bad stomach aches its hard for me to eat and I get dizzy and have to find myself constantly sitting down. I also find myself itching alot more and I am not sure if it is from the medicine or something I have come in contact with. Are these normal side effects that I should be expecting to go away soon? I really like how I feel emotionally but I just want to know if these side effects will go away because if not my mother and I feel I should switch my depression medication. I am new to taking medications for ADHD and depression because I was just officially diagnosed this summer and I dont want to do too much switching around but I dont know if this combination is the best. I guess I will just have to wait it out and see what happens, and try not to be afraid to "experiment" with other medications. Feel free to let me know the different types of medications you are taking and if they seem to work for you.(19 yrs old)
Posted by P.Gigglebrain on October 12, 2003, at 5:34:57
In reply to side effects to straterra and wellbutrin, posted by crybaby on October 12, 2003, at 1:44:47
I am a little more itchy on Strattera, but that is because it dries you up. The important thing is to drink lots and lots and lots of water. The water helps to counteract most of Strattera's other annoying side effects (dry mouth, funky taste in mouth, itchy eyes, etc.) The good news is that these kinds of "minor" side effects USUALLY go away in time. The bad news is that there is no way to tell of you will be one of the usual. :-)
Jen
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