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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews for the treatment of Narcolepsy. 77% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

  • Thean...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 15, 2021

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "It helps bring my fatigue levels from a 2/10 to probably a 5/10. Not a cure all but definitely gives me more energy than I am able to have on my own. It does give me tachycardia for about an hour after taking it, and I'm a 34 Year old without heart issues. That is the only down side. I do not feel "high" or "speedy" on this, but maybe because I'm so chronically low I'd have to take a substantial dose to feel overwhelmed like that. I have taken 15 MG for 1.5 years now for chronic fatigue syndrome."

7 / 10
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  • Redhook...
  • June 18, 2015

"Together with Modafinil a functional combination for steady thinking, awareness, and attention to detail. Twenty mg of Amphetamine Salts with 400mg Modafinil upon waking, 20 mg Amphetsalts about 4 hours later. Modafinil 200 at about 3pm and 20mg Amphetsalts at around 5 p.m. A productive, positive and inclusive day was had by me and all around me. Narcolepsy/Cataplexy, ADD+- types as diagnosed up and down over many years, Modafinil supports the Hippocampus, the Salts drive a functioning Forebrain. Those combinations are open to a lifetime of adjustments, aging, quality of life as living requirement constant vigil to not do too much and do enough, working with Doctors who's joy is in mentoring and coaching you through those life changes."

10 / 10
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  • Cillas...
  • October 14, 2011

"I have severe chronic pain from back, neck and knee injuries. Now fibromyalgia, which is a living hell. I began to have what I call sleep attacks where I would just fall asleep; reading, standing, talking on the phone (embarrassing). I fell asleep standing in the dinning room and hit my face on the table. That was when I went on this medicine. Has helped tremendously. Have had a couple of attacks on it. But very few. I can drive without fear. What a blessing. I am worried about side effects. I don't want to be dependent on this medicine. But I need it, so I follow instructions and pray."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Thomas
  • March 11, 2019

"I take in between 10-20mg amphetamine/dextroamphetamine IR dailyfor narcolepsy. Effects on my body Overall wakefulness: improved a lot although you can still feel the sleepiness sitting just behind the medicine. I just don’t fall asleep. Memory: I already notice a better ability to recall things both short and long term probably because I’m actually storing the information now in periods of wakefulness whereas before much of the day I was in a state of confusion from falling in and out of sleep. Appetite: significant reduction. Before I would go to work and not eat anything and go through intense hunger pangs where my stomach would physically hurt because I hadn’t eaten in over 16hours. Weight Loss: 10lbs loss 6 six weeks Mental State/mood : Same Sleep Attacks: has cut out attacks entirely on my 20mg/day Addiction/ urge? : i imagine the physical tolerance will build but I do not feel a hint of addiction nor do I think I ever will. Interactions : contact doctor before putting any supplement or OTC in your body."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 2, 2008

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "For extreme fatigue I have taken Adderall 10mg a day for 6 month with occasional missing a day. It gives me great energy, negates my fatigue and seams to asuages a slight depression."

7 / 10
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  • Heff
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 3, 2013

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Adderall in my opinion is a "Miracle"! I am prescribed the (IR) 30mg strength, three times a day. Adderall I feel has significantly improved my quality of life."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 30, 2008

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I love adderall, it's the best. It gives great energy, and doesn't let you get tired. Also, you don't feel the urge to eat everything when you are sad. "

10 / 10
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  • scottf
  • November 6, 2009

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I was diagnosed with narcolepsy 3 years ago. I would fall asleep while driving or even standing and talking to someone. Thanks to Adderall my life is almost normal again."

10 / 10
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  • Liz...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 24, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I have narcolepsy with cataplexy and Adderall with Provigil is the only thing that works. I’m not allowed to drive unless I have Adderall in my system."

10 / 10
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  • betty...
  • August 5, 2008

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "For Narcolepsy adderall greatly improves daytime sleepiness."

9 / 10
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  • copey...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 30, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Worked very well but only downfall some days made me super anxious and jittery. Overall cant wait to get back on it for some energy."

10 / 10
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  • Mackie
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 17, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I was diagnosed with serious narcolepsy I took quite a high dose and now my new Dr wants me to take 90 mg a day I feel sleepy afraid to drive @ night."

9 / 10
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  • grizley
  • April 26, 2013

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and narcolepsy 15 years ago, I have been on every formulation of Ritilan there is, but Adderall XR works the best for me."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 30, 2011

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Lots of side effects - Keeps me awake when taking 50mg a day - makes it hard to go to sleep at night, involuntary muscle movement at times, kills the sex life."

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  • Kyle
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 11, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Adderall makes me not sleepy anymore"

10 / 10
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  • Sleep...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 16, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "This makes me feel almost normal. I can make it through the day without feeling like I’m going to fall asleep. The only negative is that it causes insomnia."

9 / 10
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  • Guy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 9, 2018

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Works really well to stop me from having small episodes of random intense sleep."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 7, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "Does not work well for me."

4 / 10
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  • Alvogen
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 14, 2022

"I have narcolepsy I take two 20 mg in morning and one 20 mg in afternoon. This alvogen brand sucks, I’m so sleepy driving home from work"

1 / 10
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  • mrsst...
  • January 28, 2012

"Have only needed to take 1/2 of daily dosage, this medicine works!"

10 / 10
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  • Mama...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 15, 2019

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "How long does it take for this medication to have an effect?"

1 / 10
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