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?

  • countrypunk@slrpnk.netEnglish
    18·
    5 months ago

    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.caEnglish
      3·
      5 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.caEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

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

        • folkrav@lemmy.caEnglish
          1·
          5 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.