Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Saman...
• May 6, 2017

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have been diagnosed with ADD. I have always pushed myself to get good grades and to take as many AP and honors classes as I can handle. I enjoy learning about new things; however, my lack of focus got in the way of my learning. It bothers me when people say ADD/ADHD is made up. I know that people who don't have this disorder can't truly understand what it's like. Without Adderall, my mind is foggy, and I can't take the fog away to learn about the things that I love. All my friends know that I have a strong passion for physics and astronomy, but it's very hard for me to pick up a book without forgetting most of what I read after I finished it. On Adderall, I feel like the fog fades away and my mind is like a clear sunny day. Oh, how I wish that I didn't have to take this every day and just naturally be as focused. I am just an 18-year-old who is trying to pursue her dreams, but without this medication, I'm not sure how I can get through college to learn what I love. I can now look through my telescope at the stars without the clouds getting in the way."

• Aalia
• January 3, 2021

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've only been taking it for 3 days, but I can understand now when people say they feel it running in the background. So far, no side effects other than appetite loss. I do feel energy from this, but not like Adderall, there's no anxiety tied to the energy. It's more like motivation than energy. One thing I've noticed is that I like to always be doing something productive in some way. It's not the type of energy you get and use to dance or work out, you feel driven to get things done. It lasts for the whole 16 hours, which surprised me, I'm an ultra-rapid metabolizer. I have no crash on this like I did with Adderall. I'm just waiting for my period now to see how the cramps are and giving the medicine more time to see if I do have any side effects. So far, none, but no appetite."

• Mara...
• December 15, 2015

For Fatigue "Please be careful with this drug -- it is incredibly easy to abuse/get addicted to. However, chronic fatigue (CFS) has next to no treatments/cures, so my doctor started me on Adderall (instant release, 20mg) 2 years ago. (Note: I have never increased my dose and probably never will.) CFS can make you feel like you're useless because you're so tired you feel useless to society. You feel like your life slips away from you slowly, and you start to blame yourself and become depressed because of it. Adderall helps me to live and actually enjoy my life. I think we all deserve that much. Side effects for me are mild but: slight social awkwardness, decreased appetite, unstable blood sugar, fast heartbeat, some anxiety, dry eyes. Still worth it for me."

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I’ve been taking the generic version of Adderall for about 2 years now. I was tired all the time and couldn’t focus. I felt like a slug, and when I had energy, I still had brain fog and had a hard time studying. In class, I would fidget in my chair, doodle, and listen to lectures, but nothing would stick in my head, no matter how long I studied. I was prescribed the 7.5 mg tablet once a day, and just the small dose did wonders for my energy levels and let me focus and actually get things done. It helped me talk in social situations and gave me a mood boost. That being said, the generics changed a couple of times. And I’m not sure, but I think I can tell a difference between them. After the pill wears off, my head aches, my legs throb, my body aches, and I’m nauseous and feel sick. I have flu-like symptoms, which are miserable. It’s sad because it’s a really small dose and helps me so much, but some of the side effects suck. You just gotta see what’s worth it to you."

• Adder...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 16, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Glad I'm not alone with my experience of the different manufacturers. Core brand is by far the best brand I've experienced, but of course, it's been discontinued for years. I've tried at least 10 different brands and they're all different. Some put me to sleep or make me nauseous, some last for up to 20 hours while not helping at all with concentration, some make my heart race. Today, if I can't get Northstar, I'm not going to fill my prescription. Shame on the FDA for not listening to us."

• Thank...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have been taking Adderall for two years and it has probably saved my life. I had been misdiagnosed as bipolar with no comorbid ADHD, and was prescribed benzodiazepines and antidepressants. I eventually became suicidal when Abilify was added, and was lucky enough to have a moment of clarity and changed doctors and hospital affiliates. The week I was started on ADHD meds, I started to become the person I should be. I only wish I could have been diagnosed as a child, I feel I missed half my education. I can now focus all day, keep a train of thought long enough to finish mundane to complex tasks, and have written and recorded an album of music that had been completed but in disarray. No side effects, no weight loss or changes in eating habits."

• Kano
• November 20, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I was diagnosed with a sleep disorder/excessive daytime sleepiness, and my physician prescribed me Adderall. After I found the dose that worked best for me (30mg in the morning and 10-20mg in the afternoon), I felt like a new person. I usually sleep anywhere from 12-18 hours a day when I don’t have classes or work (I don’t have to force myself up on these days with 2 alarms). I can still nap, but they are not nearly as long as they used to be (3-8 hours). My grades have improved, and most importantly, my attendance of class has improved! I used to sleep through class, but now I can go because my body isn’t begging for sleep. Overall, it is an extremely helpful drug to treat narcolepsy/excessive daytime sleepiness. I finally feel like I have my life back! My only complaint is the dry mouth I experience every so often. I also still feel rather tired some days, but it is not as NEAR as torturous as it used to be. Overall, it is extremely helpful, and it has changed my life for the better."

• Seester
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 8, 2018

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "All the generics are horrible. Teva, who acquired Barr, has not improved. The brand is Teva - generic does not work. I want something comparable to original Barr. I'm struggling and drowning back into depression - generics are not the same. FDA doing nothing to help all of us that are struggling."

• XSH
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2020

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall has worked great for me when taken as needed. When I was in my early 20s and taking it daily, I built up a dependence that led to terrible withdrawals, as it is very addictive. (Learned the hard way and never want to go through that again!) I will usually only take this when my ADHD symptoms are unbearable and my work/personal life starts to become affected. We are talking maybe 1-4 tablets max per month. It really does help with focus and energy, and I find that one 10-20 mg dose is usually enough, and I feel good for several days after the dose without any withdrawals or dependence issues."

• won2b...
• July 27, 2009

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "This may be a little long, so I hope you took your medicines today. LOL. This is my 3rd month on Adderall, and it is absolutely a miracle drug for me. I have suffered from extreme fatigue and excessive sleepiness since I was a teenager. I'm 38 now. My doctors have tried me on everything from sleeping pills to antidepressants, but nothing worked. A friend suggested Adderall. I researched it, talked to my doctor about it, and we tried Provigil first, which did help, but I was still falling asleep while driving and reading, etc. I switched to Adderall. I was so happy I nearly cried when I told my doctor how much better I feel. I wish I had tried this years ago."

• the...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I was 23 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. Started Adderall. I take 30 mg of SR a day and the difference is phenomenal! I get up with ease because I know I can tackle all tasks with astounding motivation and actually enjoy doing tedious work. I am co-morbid with anxiety, rumination, and I was highly neurotic. I found myself aggressive, quick-tempered, and easily abusing marijuana and alcohol. This all changed with Adderall. I am rational, reflect on situations in a positive light, and generally just a more helpful and kind person. Adderall completely saved my professional and personal life. Side note, it can cause erectile dysfunction, but it will go away after your body is used to the cycle."

• Crod
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 1, 2021

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall XR does exactly as it's supposed to do, with little to no side effects for me. I've been on it a long time, and my work performance, impulsiveness, and cleanliness are all improved. I do not interrupt and can retain things better when having a conversation or reading. I used to talk to people and zone out, thinking about four different things at one time. I would blurt out inappropriately and used to live like an absolute slob. My ADHD has impacted my social life, my home life, and work life. It has helped me get my life in order, act better socially, and helps with my depression at the same time. I have no problem eating or sleeping on this med. I have a tolerance and tolerate it well."

• Court...
• March 3, 2016

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I suffer from a fairly severe case of ADHD, and take 30 mg Adderall XR daily. Having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7-month break from Adderall, I've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. Adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. It helps me regulate my emotions, gives me the focus I lack, and allows me to feel whole inside. I also feel that it helps me with connecting to others. With impulsivity as a main symptom of my ADHD and one that gets me in a lot of trouble, Adderall helps me to be more mindful when I am communicating myself to the people that I care about. Aside from the mild appetite suppression, this drug really does wonders for people like me."

• Worse...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I have been on D-Amphetamine Salt Combo, 30mg a day for a few months for narcolepsy and actually did great. But I recently picked up another prescription and noticed this brand is called Teva generic brand. I have noticed for 2 weeks I have become irritated, forgetting easily in what I was looking for or talking about, aggressive outbursts, stomach pain, migraines, generally not feeling good on this brand. I will be complaining over this!"

• Lauren
• November 18, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Lannett XR made me feel the same way all of you did. My pulse was racing. I couldn't find the motivation within me to do anything. I felt flat and emotionless. I was overall just highly sedated. It also caused horrible stomach aches and headaches. The dizziness was unbearable, as was staying up for hours at a time with no clear task in sight."

• Laure...
• April 1, 2013

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall is effective, but it comes with consequences. Both to your physical and mental health. I am 27 years old, I have taken Adderall on and off for about 10 years. Started it my freshman year of college. It was AMAZING at first! Lost that freshman 15, got straight A's, actually ENJOYED my work. Then I started noticing the crash symptoms. Tired, withdrawn, emotionless, sleepless. I stopped taking it because I hated the way it made me feel, but I realized how much more productive I am when taking it. When I start taking it again my immune system is shot, I'm constantly sick with something, I get super irritable. When I don't take it I can barely get out of bed and I always gain weight, which always sucks. It's a vicious cycle."

• hiiii...
• March 21, 2021

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've tried several ADHD meds, and Mydayis has definitely been the best for me. I'm on the lowest dose, and it starts working 20-30 minutes after I take it. I'm then able to be productive and direct my focus easily, compared to other meds (e.g., Adderall), which gave me a burst of intense focus that I had no control over. The transitions are barely noticeable, and it really helps maintain consistent energy levels. After wearing off, it's a very natural 'I've worked all day, and now I'm ready to relax before bed' feeling (no crash). I also noticed it significantly helps manage my depression-something no other ADHD med has done. The only downsides: (1) it does reduce my appetite a lot, and (2) it only lasts about 9-10 hours on my current dose (12.5 mg), but higher doses (25 mg+) give me headaches. It's not perfect, but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives for me. Lastly, you don't know how it'll affect you, so don't let reviews scare you away if you/your doc think it might help."

• Awake...
• April 14, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "It makes a huge difference in my day! I hate having to take something every day to stay awake and alert, but better than living in the fog I was in the past 8 years of my life (6 of which I didn't even notice they were side effects of something bigger, haha). Things you may notice while taking Adderall with narcolepsy: 1. You stop being a shut-in. 2. You actually start calling your friends to do something instead of getting harassed till you finally cave and do something. 3. You're better at work and all of a sudden care about your job. 4. You are grinding your jaw. 5. Stop grinding your jaw, and finally 6. Work with your doctor for the right dosage! There will be a bit of dancing between cracked out and half asleep till you find it."

• Max
• April 25, 2021

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Just started taking Adderall XR 10 mg after learning I had been misdiagnosed for 15+ years as either bipolar, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety. I finally found a psychiatrist that really dug deep and concluded I was not bipolar, but I suffered from adult ADHD (33-year-old male). It makes total sense as I read more about ADHD. I had been on every possible antidepressant, antipsychotic, MDD, etc., and was just done with meds. I was diagnosed as a child and teen but thought, “I’d grow out of it,” and apparently never did, it just got worse. I feel that so many people are misdiagnosed, it’s almost unbelievable. My theory, and the doctor also said, that if you take the medication and it calms you and your racing thoughts, that’s a telltale sign that you do indeed suffer from ADHD, it’s not just a childhood/school era problem, it disrupts your life, marriage, everything. I’m on day 2, and it’s like a light switch has been turned on, and I can relax and not be manic."

• Madison...
• April 25, 2019

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I am diagnosed with Concurrent Concussion Syndrome with ADD symptoms. I took Vyvanse for over a year, and I thought I loved it, until I realized it gave me anxiety because I was trying to cram 16 hours' worth of homework and chores into the short period of time the medication worked. My neurologist had me switch to taking Mydayis, and I have loved it because I do not feel the 'high' that Vyvanse gives you, and in turn, I also do not feel the medication slowing down either. Now, I still take it at 5:30 am, but I can do homework or concentrate on other tasks well past 8 or 9 pm. Advantages: - long-lasting - continuous feeling throughout the day (no ups and downs) Disadvantages: - makes me not feel hungry - loss of appetite can make low blood sugar hit me all at once if I forget to eat - if I sleep in on the weekends, I can't take it because it will last too long. Hope my experience helps! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for longer-lasting stimulants, but I know that everyone reacts to things differently, so it might not work for you."

• jenissa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2014

For Fatigue "I have dealt with depression, on and off, for most of my life. I have depression that is heavily marked by fatigue and is very resistant to SSRIs. In fact, SSRIs have never done anything at all for me. Upon switching to an every other day dose of 30mg/day of Dextroamphetamine, I found the depression subsided immediately. I was no longer fatigued at all. Of course, I have more energy on the days I take the medication, but I don't feel overly tired at all on the other days either. On this medication, I am able to think clearly and deal with the normal stresses of life. I do not recommend eating before, or for several hours after, taking this. I would highly recommend it for anyone who has little to no success with SSRIs or a lot of fatigue."

• michael...
• February 19, 2016

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Many doctors seem to be convinced that if you have an ADHD disorder, you simply can't get high on stimulant medications. This is NOT the case at all. First off, stimulant medications in general work well... very, very well. The first day I took Adderall, I was at school. About an hour after I took my dose of 20mg, I started to feel this awake, alert, energetic feeling inside. I liked it a lot. For the next 5 hours, all of my boring subjects became very interesting and I became a very social person. After about a month, those effects started to go away. I went to the doc and asked for a dose increase. Without any hesitation, he DOUBLED my dose to 40mg. I quickly found myself abusing Adderall. 1 year later and I'm now in rehab for drug abuse."

• Angry...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2018

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "To all the people saying this is rubbish and to use Adderall XR instead, this IS Adderall XR. It's literally made by the same company and contains the same ingredients. It's just a triple layer release whereas Adderall XR is double layer. If you do not feel the effects of Mydayis but do feel Adderall XR, it's because of your own negative expectations and placebo. That's all."

• JD12
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "This drug is one of the greatest formulas of all time. I went from down and depressed and unmotivated to organized and focused. Also, from relatively poor to rich due to the effect it had on me with my enthusiasm for work."

• Mills
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Well, I had a hard time getting my regular generic Adderall refill a few months ago. So I went to a mom-and-pop pharmacy rather than Walgreens because they had it in stock. It cost me $60 rather than $5, but at this point, I had been without it for almost 2 weeks waiting on Walgreens to get the drug in stock. Fast forward 2 months and 2 prescriptions later, and I decided to try Walgreens again… Woohoo! I got it for $5. Only to come home and find out it was CAMBER! I tried it. I have been so sick. I feel loopy and extremely nauseous, and all I want to do is sleep. Since it is the weekend, there is nothing I can do. Tomorrow I am calling my doctor to let him know and seeing if I can turn in my prescription to Walgreens and have it sent back to the mom-and-pop pharmacy. I have been on 20 mg with 10 in the afternoon for 10+ years. I have never experienced this other than when my local CVS switched to Aurobindo, that also made me feel very ill."