How long does Strattera stay in your system? Severe side effects after just one dose
My husband (39M) took one 25 mg dose of Strattera yesterday at 3 pm. He had eaten throughout the day, though he didn't eat a large meal with the meds. Within an hour he was feeling nausea and spent the rest of the evening laying down. Overnight he developed worse symptoms - vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, so fatigued he could barely keep his eyes open.
He was unable to keep food or water down at all today and it was becoming obvious he was badly dehydrated so we went to the hospital for fluids and Zofran. That has helped with the nausea, but he is still so drowsy that he will fall asleep within minutes of sitting down.
His doctor advised that he not take the medication again (no danger of that!) but how long can we expect this to stay in his system? It's scary to see him barely functional after just one dose of this med.
He's seeing his primary care doctor and his psychiatrist tomorrow so we'll be able to get some more answers but I was wondering if any of you have firsthand experience going off this drug. (Or taking one dose and having a similar reaction?)
*edited to add dosage info