I have been on a medication called Strattera, along with lamotrigine and Remeron, for about 3 years now. I rarely used to have trouble sleeping (when depressed I would do nothing but), however now I quite frequently do. I was blaming it on having lost my mother, gotten a boyfriend, and changes in my job. I have bought a new mattress and that has helped a fair bit. Oh yeah, I forgot, let's throw menopause in there too.
Anyway, it's the Strattera I'm wondering about. Now that I have a computer I'm looking more stuff up, including drugs. Strattera is marketed as a treatment for ADHD, which I've never been diagnosed with, but it originally started out as an antidepressant. Whatever. My Pdoc told me to take it in the morning because it could have stimulant properties. The last couple of times I had it refilled, the pharmacy put a sticker on it saying to take it at night because it could cause drowsiness. So I asked my Pdoc and he said, either way, whatever suits me, which was of no help. I am now officially confused. I take the lamotrigine morning and night, and the Remeron at night.
I work an evening shift, usually 1pm to 9 pm, so sleep in most mornings and stay up late most nights. I am not wild about this, but take it as a necessary evil for now. Mainly I'm curious about the Strattera. I don't remember anyone mentioning taking it as an antidepressant. It seems mainly to be used with kids. Does anyone have experience with it, or info to share?
Thanks.
Anyway, it's the Strattera I'm wondering about. Now that I have a computer I'm looking more stuff up, including drugs. Strattera is marketed as a treatment for ADHD, which I've never been diagnosed with, but it originally started out as an antidepressant. Whatever. My Pdoc told me to take it in the morning because it could have stimulant properties. The last couple of times I had it refilled, the pharmacy put a sticker on it saying to take it at night because it could cause drowsiness. So I asked my Pdoc and he said, either way, whatever suits me, which was of no help. I am now officially confused. I take the lamotrigine morning and night, and the Remeron at night.
I work an evening shift, usually 1pm to 9 pm, so sleep in most mornings and stay up late most nights. I am not wild about this, but take it as a necessary evil for now. Mainly I'm curious about the Strattera. I don't remember anyone mentioning taking it as an antidepressant. It seems mainly to be used with kids. Does anyone have experience with it, or info to share?
Thanks.
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