Hi,
I started atomoxetine approximately 8 weeks ago as I am contraindicated to stimulants. Started on 40mg for 3 days and 80mg from day 4 onwards.
I have had nothing but awful side effects. If I don't take it with A LOT of food, I get nausea every day.
I have been sweating so much, had severe fatigue and felt the entire time it has made at best 5% difference. I have bad dreams most nights including nightmares. The only improvement on this medication is that I can sleep better (surprisingly). I also had constipation at the start which is not as bad but still noticeable despite increasing water, fibre, exercise.
Furthermore, I have had awful ED. Like, I can't get it up. At all. I have also had issues with urine retention and trouble weeing. All of the side effects my GP said will go away but they are still here 2 months later. I am so frustrated and upset to no end. Plus I think this has made my hyperactivity symptoms worse.
My psychiatrist gave me a fact sheet that said 50% of people find it effective after 2 months, and at 3 months 2 in 3 do.
I have been so patient and feel so frustrated every day. Oh and the dry mouth is so bad.