How long does it take Strattera to take effect?

Answer 1

I have been taking Strattera for 4 weeks now. The first week I was only on 10 mg and then I was increased to 18mg. On the 10 MG I noticed that I was able to focus better and I felt more motivated. I have had bouts of energy late at night and have trouble sleeping. I take my pill in the morning with my Zoloft. I drink a venti Starbucks every morning to get me going. If I have a goodnight sleep then I wake up feeling refreshed. As soon as I started taking the 18 MG I noticed the problems with urinating. I have a feeling on needed to constently go to the bathroom and yesturday there was a little blood. So I am not sure what that is all about. I do feel better though!

My 10 Year old daughter recently started taking strattera. Our doctor said it would take a minimum of six to eight weeks to reach its optimal level. At that time the dosage would be evaluated for it effectiveness. Also, because it can increase blood pressure, we check in with the doctor's office bi-weekly for to monitor my daughter's blood pressure as per doctor's orders.

My doctor said it would take anywhere from 4-8 weeks before I would see the effects. I am on day two and I see them now.

My son is 7. He has been taking the medicine a week and we noticed changes in two days even his teachers said he acted better. The teachers were not even told he was on the medicine. He has started haveing crying spells though.

I noticed an initial effect on the first day. I'd been stepping down from my old medication (a stimulant) and was feeling the 'ADD fog' effect pretty badly, and the first day on Strattera, it was like someone had flipped a switch and my brain was finally working again. It was such a relief!

After that, the effects seemed to fade over the next couple of days (so maybe it was just the placebo effect?) but they're increasing again now. I would say that giving it 4-8 weeks is safest, but that you might see it start to work within days. Still, don't become discouraged if you don't.

The side effects (dry mouth, urinary retention) kicked in right away. The ability to focus started to kick in around week 2. But of more immediate interest, I've been on 8-10mg of Valium for over a decade now, and I'm at less than 2 mg a day. This is appearantly common.

S. seems to work but does have some annoying but relatively minor side effects. A small price to pay IMHO

I would say I am the most sexual active person that I know, Iam always aroused and hard. I constantly rub or touch on my wife and you know what else. But then I was placed on Strattera 60 mg for a about week, I touched her twice once is when I first taken the pill and then when I was drinking, but then I had erectile problems ever since two days of taken the pills. It's like you do not have an desire for sex at all, guess she do not have to worry that I may cheat, since you can not get an erection. Maybe God had me get on the MD's so that I would go to heaven and not commit Adultry or something. You know the Rapture is around the corner.

SIDE Effects started for me the first day.

The side effects start right away. I had pain in the testicles and it felt like I had continue to urinate even as after I finished, although that went away pretty quick. Right off the start I have noticed that I have calmed down a lot and don't worry about things as much. The add part didn't really kick in yet to my knowledge. I have not told my girlfriend that I am on medication yet and she seems to notice that i am paying more attention to the boring things she has to say. So all in all some effects are seen right away. It is just a matter of what you are willing to trade to get them. Right now I seem to not have as much energy as i used to. I don't know what to do about that right now.

I am a 23 year old guy. I started taking this yesterday. I took it in the morning, and immediately starting yawning. That was the only side effect for me. I also take welbutrin for my anxiety. I never EVER watch chick flicks with my girlfriend, but last night when "Legally Blonde" was on, I sat there and watched the whole thing attentively. I didn't have one argument with my girlfriend, either. Everyone reacts differently to medications. Don't neccessarily count this out or be 'scared' to take it just because some people have had bad experiences. Trust your doctor. They didn't go to school for 8+ years for nothing.

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Im 20 yrs old this is my second week taking strattera im taking 80mg I started off with 40mg and imma continue taking 80 for the next couple of weeks and then ill move to 100mg. I havent had any urinating problems like some ppl above have had. I'm still pretty active but i can actually sit and read for a good hour which is AMAZING!!! and even thou ive always had trouble sleeping and having more trouble now!!! and my school wrk is still not that great but i mean is only my second week! so i hvent really noticed that much difference yet other than the couple mentioned above.

Ive taken strattera before and i can say that after a couple of weeks taking it you really really feel the difference. Idk how to explain it but you'll see!!! and my fam and friends also noticed the difference in me!!!

Answer 2

Obviously, drugs effect everyone differently, but for me, the "side effects" of starting Strattera lasted about a week. After that, I was tired more than usual for another week before really seeing the benefits of the drug.

I've heard the side effects of getting started were worse for me than most: my heart was racing and I was shaking for a couple days before I started feeling normal again. I actually ended up taking three back-to-back sick days at work. What really worked best was eating as much as possible during that period, especially high-carb foods, like bread and soda. I also remember feeling distinctly "loose" during that time, like all my joints were suddenly freer. Now, that "looseness" feels normal to me, and the stiffness and awkwardness of ADHD reminds me to take my drugs.

Getting on Strattera is by no means a pleasant experience, but it's definitely worth it. I credit Strattera with turning my life around, not just during work, but for every moment of the day. I hated fumbling with stimulants, wondering what the right dose was, when I'd taken it last. With Strattera, I think clearly pretty much all the time, letting me wake up with a clear mind, be productive and focused at work, and come home and interact with my family on a meaningful level.

Answer 3

It started working almost immediately for me. For some people, it may take a month or so, according to my doctor.