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I can't take stimulants for adhd, without seeing things in the corner of my eye (halluc), will straterra leave my dopamine alone? i like where it is.
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Yes: Atomoxetine is a 100% norepinephrine agonist (it only impacts norepinephrine, not dopamine). But has a wider side effect profile than stimulants. Maybe if you stopped the caffeine, you could tolerate the adderall, which is a remarkably superior & safer treatment for adhd than strattera (atomoxetine). Caffeine can multiply the side effects of stimulant and non-stimulant medications without benefiting the adhd.
Answered 5/23/2013
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