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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1,121 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

  • Spanky
  • January 29, 2020

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have found the generic brand for Adderall is not effective as the brand name. The Epic brand caused me to have severe depression, blurred vision, headaches, very tired and no focus at all. I’m trying to find a brand that is much like the name brand. Looking for suggestions if anyone can share please. Thanks"

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  • Sue
  • August 10, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "First prescribed it in grad school for ADD & depression. Worked wonders. Only downside is I became very reliant on it. Was stuck between the two evils of being a depressed zombie (w/o taking it) and feeling like a happy, motivated, focused person (on Adderall). Eventually stopped taking and failed out of grad school. Work was hard, always late, made stupid mistakes, & couldn’t complete tasks. 3 years & 3 jobs later, I broke down and went back to a doctor who rediagnosed me with ADD, Anxiety, & Depression. I was reluctant to start back on Adderall and tried a few alternatives first. Everything made me feel even MORE exhausted; back on Adderall 30mg day; feel normal again. I have the motivation, energy, & focus to complete tasks. Only complaint is anxiety which I resolve w/ a low benzo & exercise. Remember, there’s no reason to be miserable if there’s a pill out there that can change your life."

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  • Adult...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 17, 2018

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've read some of the comments comparing this medication to 'street meth.' That is simply not true and further stigmatizes Adult ADHD, since many still inaccurately claim it's something you grow out of. Well, it isn't and my childhood ADHD went untreated and I could barely function at school. Since taking a combo of Adderall and Wellbutrin, my brain and my life is no longer a disorganized mess. As a kid, I was an untreated C+ student and as an adult I have a PhD. I regret the years I wasn't helped. Medication plus cognitive behavior therapy plus Adult ADD support groups = a better me. If the medicine doesn't work for you, that is your individual response but it doesn't represent all of us."

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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 16, 2020

For ADHD "I have been taking Adderall for most of my adult life and Walgreens always carried the generic version that worked best for me but recently they changed who they get it from now and the new amphetamine / dextroamphetamine from Lannett MFG SUCK! They do not work at all - actually the worst next to the YELLOW ROUND Mp 447's, PINK ROUND Cor 136's, or OCTAGON WHITE ONES. The TEVA amphetamine/dextroamphetamine Peach Oval B 974's are the ones that work best for me and now I don' t know how to get them - Help.."

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  • thank...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 12, 2024

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I've taken Adderall for 9 years. When I was 1st prescribed Teva 30 mg. tablets, they were definitely more powerful and bright orange. That is definitely not the case now. They are a much lighter shade of orange now and definitely not the same mg. strength. And by the way, dear FDA and your buddies at the DEA, rather than keeping a chokehold on those of us that simply want access to quality medication, you might want to take a look at how the mg. strength has definitely been reduced across the board on at least Adderall. Also, there is a generic brand made by a company called Aurobindo out of India – it's pure garbage. You (DEA and FDA) are the ones trying to control us, not help us. No one with a genuine medical condition and a genuine prescription should have to deal with the stress of having to find this medication from month to month. Does Adderall work for my mild ADHD and depression? Yes, not as effectively as before, but yes, it does help."

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  • Sleep...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 11, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I take Adderall IR 10 mg twice a day for narcolepsy and ADHD. I use Walgreens and normally get generic Teva. The past few months I have noticed the meds have not been as effective. Dr. increased my dosage and still no difference. The last bottle I got felt like I hadn’t taken my meds at all. Something sketchy is definitely going on."

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  • Caro
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 2, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall is usually extremely helpful for me and is probably the only thing that allows me to be a productive member of society and running my own business. However now there are so many horrible generics out there. Just received a new amphetamine/dextroamphetamine generic made by Sunrise Pharmaceuticals. It makes me feel WAY WORSE than taking nothing at all. Why are there so many bad generics being dispensed these days? Aren’t these drugs batch tested for accuracy and efficacy? Somehow I highly doubt this stuff is real."

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  • Theop...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 18, 2020

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall is very useful but recently I was ignorant and thought it would be okay to take a little extra at night to help clean my house. I took a bigger extra dose then I should have and a few hours later I felt pretty awful. I am very productive and more positive on the right dose of this med, so I recommend trying it or Desoxyn, because it is said to have fewer side effects like anxiety and panic and irritability post dose. Like all meds, Adderall is a blessing when dosed right and a curse when dosed incorrectly. I noticed that I paced around a bit when on it but I didn’t feel that anxious. It isn’t fun and enjoyable to take a big dose, don’t do it. God made everything to be used in moderation and it is much better for the whole society when we obey the wise instructions of our doctors and leaders. Be careful, obey your doctor, and may God bless you all to succeed in your treatment plans and in your lives. Amen"

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  • Laura
  • January 5, 2020

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I have #IdiopathicHypersomnia & #narcolepsy. Not all generics are equal 1. #Corepharma works 2. Oval, peach #Teva does not 3. Teva started carrying same dark pink, round IR as #Corepharma 4. In 2018 Teva selling the oval, peach again 5. I filled the Rx with #Sandoz (round, peach) worked almost as well 6. Corepharma was purchased by #Epic. 7. I have been relying on Sandoz since 2018 Every month I have to call pharmacies see if Sandoz is in stock. Usually they don't have it & can't to order it. #JewelOsco is the ONLY pharmacy that places orders for me. Today (01/05/2020), JewelOsco does not have any & unable to place an order; the supplier is out & the date available is TBD Has anyone tried #Northstar? How does it compare to Sandoz? How is the pharmaceutical industry allowed to do this? If anyone reading this can point me in the direction to hold pharmaceutical companies legally accountable, please comment *Aurobino does not work for me #NarcolepsyDiscrimination"

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  • Michael...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 12, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall is the most incredible drug for ADHD - if you take the BRAND NAME. I have noticed that many of the generics out there are wildly different; some work just fine, others have weird side effects, and others have zero effect whatsoever. I told my psychiatrist about this, and he simply wrote up a DAW (Dispense As Written) order to the pharmacy, and now they are not allowed to fill my medication with anything except for the brand name. Because I tried the generic and it didn't help, my insurance went ahead and covered the brand name Adderall. Yes, you will pay a higher copay, and it's not cheap - but if you have ADHD, the slightly higher copay that you will need to spend on the best possible medication is 100% worth it. The actual brand name Adderall tablets are the most consistent pills that I've taken. SWITCH TO BRAND NAME. The generic company labs need to be criminally investigated for deliberately altering pill formulas to increase profits!!"

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  • beach...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 2, 2020

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I recently was given this new form of adderall from the pharmacy which was circular with just an "A" on one side... I did not like this new form of Adderall at all!! I assumed it would have the same effect as the typical oval shaped and it was completely different which is a little scary. It was very bitter and gross tasting unlike the football shaped one has a sweet note. It also disintegrated turning to powder immediately, as I attempted to break it in half (waste of product). I did not get any focus from it nor did I feel any different at all?? It did nothing! Then the next day got a horrible headache! I was talking with a friend who also mentioned getting the same thing recently. He mentioned having an extremely bad headache too the following day, so we now know it's from this form of adderall. I DO NOT LIKE IT. It should be pulled from the market honestly I don't know what the heck this rubbish is but it is not adderall."

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  • James...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 15, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've been in the middle of this shortage and have been going through whatever brand of generic the pharmacy has on hand. So as of now I have experience with Sandoz, Mallinkrodt, Teva, Shire, Camber, and Rhodes brand 10mg Generic Adderall IR. Now each of them has varying levels of side effects, some more than others however each of them has had the same effect as the other medications in the same dosage of 10mg. Except for Teva, which now if I had to guess instead of the 10mg Blue IR Adderall manufactured by Teva. Instead of 10mg in these pills which are labeled for 10mg, I can guarantee you if I took it to a lab and had it analyzed there is probably on 5-6mg of mixed amphetamine salts contained in each pill. Something has happened with the Teva brand that the FDA needs to look into, these medications are life saving and necessary for those with ADHD in order to function and not cost society $300 billion in damages a year alone due to untreated ADHD."

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  • Johnbon
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 10, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall (amphetamine salts generic Teva) has always worked well for me. Recently I had to start taking the Lannett generic due to the shortage and it has been HORRIBLE. I’m jittery, anxious and depressed. This stuff is like poison. Please write a complaint to the FDA medwatch if you or anyone you know is having issues as well. It’s so frustrating"

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  • ADD...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 9, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Alvogen Adderall is horrible. Not only does it not work for my ADHD symptoms but it also makes me feel down and tired, and I already suffer from chronic fatigue. 20mg of Alvogen doesn't come close to 5mg of TEVA or SANDOZ. Now I know why CVS had Alvogen Adderall in stock during this shortage - people probably ask and refuse to fill it. I would rather take nothing at all than Alvogen. There is a huge chasm of quality among generic Adderall manufacturers."

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  • Teva...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 3, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "The last three reviews are about how Teva Adderall is BAD quality. I AGREE!!! I mean, DRAMATICALLY bad. I’ve fallen asleep twice during the day since I filled it, and my watch says my heart rate is low too. Usually it is normal. I have made no changes to anything. What is going on?? Can we do anything or do we just have to deal with it. Teva has always been decent, actually I don’t even notice generic brands until now and I realized I’ve been getting Lannett until this refill. What happened to Teva???"

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  • Adhd...
  • January 7, 2021

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "The adderall name brand is 2-3 times better than generic adderall XR. The FDA should be inspecting these generic companies and make sure they are getting as high of quality ingredients. I urge anyone in generics to try real adderall for a month then decided for yourself. Decide to report the generics because we should be able to get a cheaper still 90$ for generic compared to $220+ for name brand."

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  • Shavie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 21, 2021

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I take the 10 mg amphetamine with dextroamphetamine by Teva and it works great, better than the 15 mg.in my opinion. I see others mentioning generics by Alogen and Mallinckrodt here. Well I take a couple of other medications manufactured by these 2, on and off, most times it's Mallickrodt. Let me tell you, this is the WORST drug manufacturer on the market. The Alogen is junk too. I've been on a few medical chat sites just to see what I can find out about Mallinckrodt and see if others felt the same way and they absolutely do! Literally 100's of people have complained to the co. itself and to the FDA. This has been going on for a solid 5 years at least & the stuff is STILL pure unadulterated JUNK."

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  • ADHDM...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 10, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I’ve been on Adderall for 9 years, and this shortage has made life miserable. For people who need it to get through daily life, we’re the people suffering the most. Teva was always the best generic, but I haven’t been able to find Teva for a year or more. The Rhodes kind and the Lannett kind are both terrible! The efficacy of both of those brands is extremely low like they are just sugar pills. Plus they’ve increased my anxiety and increased my number of regular headaches. The powers that be need to get this situation under control, or lots of us who struggle with ADHD and other comorbidities aren’t going to make it out alive. Literally. The depression I’ve struggled with for most of my life has been more severe for the last year, even though I’m still treated for it by my psychiatrist! We are real ppl w/Rxs from real doctors who deserve consideration! And our meds!"

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  • Jano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 8, 2020

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I’ve been on Adderall XR 20 mg since October 6th 2020. I have to say this medication is life changing and your psychiatrist, doctor or whatever will try and find the right dosage for you. I’m 22 years old, Male and I noticed the medication working within an hour, I’m about 220 pounds 5’8 and despite that it still kicked in relatively fast. The side affects I notice the most are as follows dry mouth, appetite suppression, some irritability, and insomnia on occasion. Adderall XR for me last anywhere from 8-12 hours, if it wears off the medical professional in most cases will add Adderall IR to take in the afternoon, since upping the dose of XR will not increase duration only the intensity of the medication itself. ADHD medication is all about finding what’s right for YOU, don’t give up if it doesn’t get manageable or fixed after the first try."

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  • Sparkly
  • October 23, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I’m 48 yo woman that was diagnosed with ADHD in elementary. When I began (on holiday) taking it I’m extremely fatigue/zombie the first 3 days, I am not nearly as engaged with anyone/anything around me (I talk 97% less when I’m on Adderall) and it makes me feel less cognitive. I feel like it dumbs me down. After the 3rd day I start to feel better and those “tranquilizer effects” go away. Adderall is an emotional regulator for me. It works wonders for my impulsivity, racing thoughts, fidgeting, feeling overwhelmed, anger, anxiety, zoning out, and my mouth. Yes, my mouth has always been my biggest challenge and has caused me tremendous social/professional problems. While in a perfect world I’d be on no medication, I have to recommend Adderall for anyone whose suffering from ADHD, because it has changed my overall quality of life for the best. Sparkle on beautiful people! "

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  • 2nd...
  • March 10, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I always knew I was different from everyone else. I was very quiet and shy. But in my mind I couldn't shut up. My mind was loud. In class I could never stop fidgeting, playing with my hair, scratching an itch, doodling on notebooks. I wondered why nobody else squirmed around like me. At 24 I was diagnosed with ADD. Adderall is life changing. I'm finally normal. I feel like everyone else. My mind is at ease. I am in charge of my thoughts. I can have genuine conversations with people without my mind wondering. I am finally happy after years of struggles. I am organized and more peaceful. "

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  • John
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 7, 2022

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall generics worked very well for me in the past. They were life changing and allowed me to start repairing the damage from my catastrophic undiagnosed adult life. Near the end of July I refilled my prescription and the manufacturer was changed to Actavis, which is own by Teva, who is in partnership with Takeda-Shire--the original name brand manufacturers. This is not a big pharma conspiracy, as the companies in question are not conspiring. This current formula is not effective. There is a quality control issue. This is anti consumer and unethical by health care standards defined by millennia of western civilization. There is no reason for the disparity in quality. I can only assume maleficence on the manufacturers behalf, as these separate companies ARE NOT actually separate. I am guessing the quality issue is part of planned obsolescence or some other marketing ploy."

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  • Anony...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 8, 2019

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have had ADD my entire life (I'm 30), starting treatment with dexedrine in kindergarten. I've tried literally every ADD drug there is except Zenzedi and Desoxyn (methamphetamine HCL). I've even tried modafinil. Chemically Vyvanse, dexedrine, and Zenzedi are the same with just different absorption. Adderall is 80% dexedrine with 20% levoamphetamine, which is more physically stimulating than dextroamphetamine. If you are like me, hate stimulants because of the crash at night and morning exhaustion, I need a drug that lasts all day and is smooth then consider Mydayis. I only wrote this to help anyone who's considering Mydayis. I would never waste my time helping any pharm company with a review. Mydayis is unique and different from Adderall and the other dextroamphetamine stimulants because it has amphetamine in addition to other dex salts. Give it a try... If you have trouble with insomnia from taking it then your dose is too high!! Just drop it. Good luck"

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  • Themom
  • September 4, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Have taken Adderall on and off for around 13 years for ADD and CFS. I was lucky enough to have tried the “real” brand Adderall by Barr laboratories. I’ve never taken over 20mg a day. This medicine has gone to TRASH.The only negative side affect from the Barr version was occasional jaw clinching. I think Teva must’ve burned the patent formula or something because it has never worked liked the Barr, not even close. So many negative side effects (migraine headaches, heartburn, nausea)! I keep hoping at some point they might magically start producing a decent version that actually helps instead of hurts. The original Barr had true therapeutic value. Eon labs produced a decent generic for a while, but BAM, it suddenly went to garbage at the end of 2018. So switched back to Teva a couple months back and it started ok( not as good as Eon but better than everything else out there), then last months refill is feeling like they’re changing to something bad too. Bring back real Adderall!"

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  • Jay
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 6, 2020

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall XR is Life changing (positively). I went from being massively distractable and procrastinate constantly to getting things done. I'm not just referring to school work or office work. I mean just showing up on time to meet up with friends. Not getting instantly bored with family. I truly love it! --- Quick warning, take it as your doctor recommends! So much of the bad press comes from people abusing the drug. Likewise, if you're able, take a day off now and then. Perhaps on days when you don't need to work or do much. It's sort of like coffee/tea/caffeine in that sense. Fine if you do take it everyday, but probably best if you give your mind/body a rest from it now & then. Just like running or exercise, you need light or rest days each week to really get the most from the workout."

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