Strattera
People mainly take Strattera for focus. Based on 18 first-hand reports and 0 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #362 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 63% are positive.
What Strattera does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
5 more with fewer than 3 reports
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“The only one I'm still considering is Strattera, but I know that it shouldn't really make a difference”
“I am currently looking into Guanfacine or Strattera.”
“Modafinil, Lamotrigine (allergic to it), Stratera”
“Strettera is not stimulating at all. However, effects aren't seen for nearly a month as it takes time to build up a sufficient blood-plasma concentration.”
“they've apparently nixed Ritalin although I am told that Straterra and Concerta are available via prescription”
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Other options for focus
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