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Posted by Maria3667 on July 25, 2007, at 9:24:49
Just recently I've started on Strattera to combat depression. It seems to work for that nicely, but now I'm noticing an increase in anxiety.
I'm only on 10 mgs because I'm very sensitive to meds. I've been taken it for 2 weeks now.
Does anyone know it the anxiety is a lasting side effect or does it subside after a while?
Please help!
Maria
Posted by linkadge on July 25, 2007, at 13:23:42
In reply to Strattera causing increase in anxiety?, posted by Maria3667 on July 25, 2007, at 9:24:49
It is possable. I noticed some increase in anxiety on strattera. You might try combining it with a beta blocker such as attenolol or propranolol, although I don't know if that might abolish the AD effect.
I personally combatted this side effect with camomile tea.
Linkadge
Posted by Maria3667 on July 25, 2007, at 14:44:15
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety?, posted by linkadge on July 25, 2007, at 13:23:42
Hi Link,
Thanks for replying.
Does this side effect last forever? Or does it subside after a while?I suppose I could squash the anxiety with a benzo but then I'd be trading in one problem for another.
Maria
Posted by linkadge on July 25, 2007, at 15:37:53
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety? » linkadge, posted by Maria3667 on July 25, 2007, at 14:44:15
It may reduce, as noradrenergic receptors adapt.
Linakdge
Posted by zatar on July 26, 2007, at 17:47:38
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety?, posted by linkadge on July 25, 2007, at 15:37:53
Yes, it may reduce with time. However, anxiety induced by noradrenergic drugs never improved over time with me. That's probably why I can't tolerate caffeine or chocolate.
Does chamomile interact with any receptors that you know of?
-zatar
> It may reduce, as noradrenergic receptors adapt.
>
> Linakdge
Posted by KayeBaby on July 27, 2007, at 0:59:11
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety? » linkadge, posted by Maria3667 on July 25, 2007, at 14:44:15
I took Strattera a few years ago and I got some anxiety after taking it for a short time. it sedated me at first.
The anxiety seemed to pass rather quickly-a couple weeks or so. I was almost hypomanic rather than just purely anxious.
I think you are smart to go slow and keep it low with Strattera. I started feeling really funky on it after about 4 months then noticed yellowing of my eyes and liver pain. I never wen above 40 and mostly stayed lower.
Take Care,
Kaye
Posted by linkadge on July 29, 2007, at 13:00:06
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety?, posted by zatar on July 26, 2007, at 17:47:38
Chamomile has some gabaergic effect. Apparently increasing gylcine levels too.
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on July 29, 2007, at 13:01:24
In reply to Re: Strattera causing increase in anxiety?, posted by KayeBaby on July 27, 2007, at 0:59:11
Whats the findal word on strattera and liver problems?
The last I read there were just a few cases? Does anyone know the indicend of liver problems with strattera?
Linkadge
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