The problem with Strattera, is you have to take it for awhile to build up blood level before the effects kick in. 4-6 weeks according to my wife. On the plus side it's not a drug that can be abused, so you don't need a new prescription every month.
I'm on 20 mg 2X a day of ritalin, with good effect. It's generic, so it doesn't cost as much. And while I always take the morning dose, I don't always take the afternoon dose, it depends upon what I'm doing. If I'm doing physical labor without a lot of mental labor or concentration needs. I'll skip it. My doctor and wife is ok with that! Also if I'm sick and need to take some psuedo-ephedrine,( like I'v been the last week.), I'll skip the ritalin and take the nasal decongestant instead. Never take both at the same time!!!!!!!!!!!
My wife has said my mood has been "brighter" since I started on it about a year and a half ago. I'v noticed my frustration level has decreased a lot, since I'm less distractable.