Atominex (My experiences with atomoxetine)
I recently started treatment with Atominex (Atomoxetine) 40mg and wanted to share my experiences.
DAYS 1-3: I took the medication in the morning after a meal. I experienced a mild headache and intense drowsiness; I even napped for a few hours during the day. I wasn't expecting any positive effects yet, as this medication works cumulatively.
DAYS 4-5: I was extremely sleepy and had no motivation to do anything. On the 5th day, I completely crashed and slept all day. Consequently, I switched to taking the medication at 11:00 PM; I woke up at 3:00 AM and couldn't get back to sleep until 5:00 AM.
DAY 6: Despite the interrupted sleep, I felt energetic, and my focus improved significantly.
DAY 7: Since taking it in the evening disrupted my sleep, I switched back to morning dosing.
DAYS 7-15: Things went very well. Procrastination decreased, focus improved, anxiety eased, and mental chatter subsided. I also noticed something interesting: I used to rarely dream or remember my dreams, but during this period, I started having regular, vivid dreams every night.
DAY 16 (Current): Suddenly, all the effects vanished; I feel like I've reverted to how I was on days when I didn't take the medication.
I wonder what will happen next. I would appreciate advice from anyone who has had a similar experience or is familiar with this process. 🙏