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I commonly read youtube comments that state a drug like Strattera completely changed their adhd for the better.

Whilst I havnt tried this(yet) I wondered what other options exist?

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[–] countrypunk@slrpnk.net 18 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Straterra didn't do shit other than make my libido nonexistent. Ritalin has worked well for me. I know people who felt like they were in hell while on Ritalin. A lot of it is trial and error since all bodies process them differently.

I will say, there are genetic tests you can take to see which medications are tolerated well by your body. I took one and surprise surprise, I had the markers for straterra not being well tolerated. Also if you have other family members who have ADHD and are on medication it's a good idea to ask them since your genetics will be somewhat similar.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Straterra didn't do shit other than make my libido nonexistent.

You can say that again! For me, irritability and nausea too. It just wasn't a good fit and I only figured it out on higher doses.

[–] folkrav@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hah, that’s Cipralex for me. Works wonders for the anxiety for me, but it really kills sex drive.

[–] BenLeMan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Most SSRIs will. And don't expect it to come back, either...

[–] folkrav@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

Yeah… I’m a total mess without, almost as dramatic a difference as the ADHD meds, but it’s just insane how much.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

What else did you learn from it re:medication sensitivities?