Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)

• ceg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 17, 2025

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "Was prescribed when I was nine for ADD and ADHD. Personal opinions aside, I’ve noticed that when taken in the recommended dosage, you feel a lot more productive during work hours. During this period of productivity, I experienced some side effects such as nail biting, lip/mouth biting, anxiety, panic, and increased bowel movement. Overall, I think it can really help those who struggle with getting their work done, but these side effects can get really bad. Please be careful."

• bbu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2019

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I started on Vyvanse about 10 years ago. Eventually, I was taking 70 mg in the morning and 50 mg in the afternoon. I have a pretty hard time with tolerance issues, which led me to abuse the Vyvanse. This led me to switch to Adderall IR twice daily. Still didn’t fix the problem. I asked my psychiatrist about Mydayis, and I can tell you it has an effect all day (definitely more than Adderall XR and Vyvanse). It gives you a more calming feeling, while Adderall caused anxiety, and I felt I needed Valium. My psychiatrist doesn’t mess around, and since I’ve been taking amphetamines for years, he put me right on the highest dose, 50 mg. So far, so good..."

• ant...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2025

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "This only works well for 3 months, but that’s it. You’ll be screwed for the rest of your life if you keep taking this. Don’t go past the 3-month benchmark unless you truly need it, and it isn’t affecting your social life and actually bettering it in the long term. Then, by all means, but for most people, this will suck. I say this with an actual ADHD diagnosis. Your life will get much worse because more dopamine is used, thus less dopamine over time to an already broken dopaminergic system, which is a recipe for total disaster."

• Epi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 24, 2022

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "The Teva that I normally take is on back order. Tried Epic brand. Immediately started feeling dizzy and a headache started. Pulse is racing, resting pulse is 67, and my current resting is 94. Feel like I am having an out-of-body experience, also paranoid. When talking, I felt like I was talking really fast, but my daughter said I was actually talking slowly. Everyone keeps looking at me really weird. My eyes are blinking uncontrollably. I keep crying for no reason. I hope this medication wears off very, very soon. Dry mouth, which is normal, but this was almost immediate and severe. My arm occasionally twitches, and I seem to now be shivering. If I took this brand normally, I would never want to take amphetamine/dextroamphetamine again."

• Big...
• March 18, 2010

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "It was a year ago that I was put on Adderall XR. The difference it has made in my life cannot even be explained with words. At 36 years of age, I went to my family doctor and got real honest. It was a humbling experience. I have suffered with drug addiction, depression, and major depression for many years, being called and labeled so many things since I was 15. I really was not sold on my doctor saying I was a clear-cut case of ADHD. Of course, I saw three different doctors in about three months and tried three different meds before my doctor put me on Adderall. After being on it for a year, I have gotten involved in a ministry, moved across the country, and am starting a new business in Texas. My wife of 14 years can't believe the difference."

• Myd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2018

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I was taking Adderall 20 mg twice a day. It made me anxious and almost paranoid at times. I had extreme highs and extreme lows, but I could focus. I have been on Mydayis for a week now, and I do not have the anxiety I had with Adderall, and I am not super hyperfocused and chatty like I was on Adderall. Mydayis feels more natural, if that makes sense. I feel more like myself now, and even my boyfriend said he notices a change. A good change. Also, I had a bit of sexual blah and found it difficult to be 'happy,' and Mydayis gave me my groove back. I can easily fall asleep, but I noticed if I don't lay down and settle, I can stay up. I can definitely fall asleep on it. I like it. I think it depends on the person. I myself don't like feeling like I am bouncing off the walls, and Mydayis doesn't make me feel that way, but I am more organized and productive. Worth a try to see if it works for you. Feels healthier."

• mom...
• August 25, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I've struggled with ADD my whole life. When I was a kid, I was put on Ritalin for a few years, and it was amazing at helping me concentrate. Before I hit middle school, my pediatrician took me off of it, saying I 'grew out of it'. I went on through life thinking it was just in my head. I'm now 32. I was always fog-headed and had trouble concentrating. I talked to my doctor, and she said I'd have to see a psychiatrist to get on the medication. My boyfriend's mom talked to her family doctor, and she said she would help me. I met with her and was put on Adderall XR 20mg in the morning and 5mg IR in the afternoon. It's simply amazing. I lost some weight, and I can clearly focus. My boss has noticed a huge difference, and I got a promotion at work!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2019

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "Went from 70 mg Vyvanse to 25 mg Adderall XR, and I'll just say the Vyvanse was not effective for studying or focus. It made me confused, made me think too much, and made me feel kind of bad. I switched to Adderall XR, and I was immediately able to concentrate and focus, I was not confused anymore either. I am on 25 mg now, but I think 30 mg may work just a little bit better. Overall, Adderall XR is the best thing I've ever taken for my ADHD! I also do not feel overstimulated or high from it, which is a big plus because I'm a recovering opiate addict, and I don't need something that is going to make me feel like I need more."

• Tiz...
• September 29, 2018

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I've been on Adderall for 5 years now, 15 mg twice daily. I started on 10 mg 2x daily, but the lower doses are associated with aggressive behaviors. Is it a flawless savior? Do I still struggle at times with ADHD? Absolutely! Medications, i.e., insulin, all have side effects. As a patient, you must ask yourself if the side effects outweigh the benefits. I refused treatment until age 32, which has been beneficial to my physical health. If you are at the mercy of ADHD, I strongly advise you to use some of the new apps with or without meds. Daily for the first 3 weeks is simply miraculous. Lastly, the world or your coworkers don't need to know about your diagnosis. ADHD is still stigmatized as a disorder that only stupid people have. My first RN job, I was viciously bullied once word got out about my ADHD by my fellow RNs! Now I make more than a Nurse Practitioner! #Strength"

• Fra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 22, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I was first diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. My parents, at the time, decided against treating my illness with any form of medication. This was in the mid-90s during a time where ADHD and ADHD medications were very controversial. This led to self-medicating with prescription opioids throughout my teens and early twenties. It wasn't until several psychiatrists continued to stress the importance of treating my ADHD that I finally decided to try Adderall. And I can proudly say that it changed my life and saved me from a serious drug addiction. I'm now in my third year of school studying psychopharmacology. Thank you, Adderall."

• Adh...
• January 7, 2021

"I’m a doctor with ADHD. I’ve been on the generics to cut costs during tough times, but I insist on the name brand Adderall. Not only is it smoother, it lasts longer and helps even more than the generics. It’s a shame that cost is a burden on necessary prescriptions and that generics are so much weaker and poorer quality. Generic Adderall needs to step it up, they have quality issues and their recipe is somehow flawed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 25, 2022

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "This month I received an RX that was half Lannett, half Teva, due to the shortage. I tried not to mix the brands when dosing. Let me say the difference between these two manufacturers is shocking. Lannett, not only entirely ineffective, is actually just downright harmful. My chest hurts on it, crazy headaches, pounding heart, nausea, I am tired, and VERY little focus, which is only in the immediate beginning. Teva, however, works like it’s supposed to, and I don’t feel like I’m literally dying."

• Not...
• August 22, 2022

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "This Alvogen brand is terrible. I personally have had an allergic reaction to this medication and am very upset my pharmacy has switched my normal brand to this brand. I have made complaints and am looking into further action."

• pot...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2013

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I floated through high school, got honors and graduated a year early. Did the same through a state college, even though I was accepted to Ivy Leagues with scholarships. I chose the easy route as I hated books and never read anything, despite being able to pass with a bachelor's in college and honors in high school just on auditory lecture learning. I was scared to challenge myself. Went to nursing school 10 years ago and failed out. Then I tried again on Adderall - Out of a class of 140, I'm #1. Everything I read I absorb. I can NOW focus. Everything's wired tight, and each day I am limitless on what I can learn. I feel music. I'm in touch with everything. I thank every day I'm on it."

• Sof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I knew I struggled with ADD in college but refused to go on medication because of the stigma associated with Adderall. My father has ADD as well and refused medications. Now at 56, he is homeless, can't hold down a job, can't control his finances, health, or any responsibilities. When I graduated college and started my full-time job, I realized that I was heading towards the same path as my pops. I love my job and am very passionate about it, but following instructions or staying on task during an 8-hour workday was IMPOSSIBLE. 5mg of XR/day (2x on my v. busy days) saved my job and life! I feel like I finally have a clutch to support me with my disability now. It has improved every aspect of my life: social, financial, academic, etc."

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 22, 2017

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I stopped taking this medication 6 years ago because I built up a tolerance to it. But, it seriously was the best thing to ever happen to me. I've always had untreated ADHD, and when I finally received treatment, I flourished. Now, after 6 years, I am giving it a try again. So far, it's working great. The two things I don't like about Adderall are that I talk WAY too much, and share WAY too much information. In fact, I call up family members and talk to them to death. I had to write myself a note and tape it to the phone to not call or text anyone! And the second thing is the comedown, by the time the medication wears off, I am drained!"

• Blo...
• October 3, 2012

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I've been taking 60mg of Adderall a day for 14 years now. It's a miracle! I don't think I would have made it through high school or college without it. I started when I was 14 and starting high school. I loathed getting up early, but shortly after taking my pills, I was awake and motivated to get ready and go about my day. It made boring classes seem more interesting. It gives you this focus and drive to be productive. I don't feel like myself without them. I'm cranky, unmotivated, eat and sleep a lot if I don't take it. Just be cautious with dosage. You do develop a tolerance to it over time. If your blood pressure goes way up and you feel jittery or shaky, you're taking too high of a mg. People should start with 10 or 20mg at first."

• bre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 21, 2024

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I have suffered severe ADHD my entire life. I barely graduated high school. I was scared to take Adderall because I was scared I would lose my personality and be a shell of a person. That did not happen, I am the best version of myself I've ever been. Don't expect this to make everything in your life easy, you still need to put in effort. This is simply a tool to help you focus. This isn't a tool for motivation. School was still hard for me. For those with severe ADHD, this medication does not make you feel cracked out. If anything, I might be too calm. I haven't noticed anxiety either. This has been a game changer, just don't abuse it and be realistic. This isn't magic."

• kri...
• May 22, 2015

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I was diagnosed with ADHD unexpectedly when I started going to a counseling center a couple months ago, after I got in trouble for bringing marijuana to school. I was also diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I am 15 and this all came as one big unexpected shock to me. I felt useless and pathetic knowing this. I was put on medication for all of the mental disorders, including Adderall. I have always been a good student, but now I am actually able to focus in school and now, I'm excited about going to classes and doing homework. I actually feel like I'm worth something for once."

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

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "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."

• mic...
• February 19, 2016

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "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."

• rho...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 12, 2024

"I've had some type of ADHD my entire life, my mother was a physician. She did not treat me, but she knew what was happening. I've been taking Adderall for many years, however, the last couple of years have been very frustrating. Most of the medication dispensed has been weak or missing something. What I would like to add is your medication is not about the strength or mg. High or low, it's all about the quality of the amphetamine salts being used. Most of the generic brands are really poor, it doesn't matter how much you take, it rarely helps. Results can be obtained with a low mg medication if the salts are of good quality. Five to ten milligrams twice a day worked perfectly years ago before the reformulation of amphetamines. What's being manufactured today is way short of what it once was. This is of little help, I know, but believe me, this is what's happening. It's not tolerance, it's not you. Hoping for better times when the pharmaceutical industry returns to quality products?"

• Bee...
• March 22, 2015

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "Once getting on Adderall, I found it gave me just enough euphoria to put down everything from alcohol to opiates, while giving me the drive and ambition to seek an engineering degree. I must warn people Adderall is a stimulant. It's out of your body rather quickly (1-2 days), so addiction in the 'physical withdrawal' sense is not much, although years of taking it will keep you relying on it - that's a PROMISE. Depending on the dosage, you'll be severely lethargic and wind up sleeping for a few days. Beware of the day's end - you'll likely need something to sleep or relax, which can cause problems. Despite the caution, you'll be a morning person and love it. Just remember the word 'moderation,' and you'll be a new you!"

• sav...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2024

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I was diagnosed at 62 years of age! I am now going to be 67 in a week, and this Adderall totally saved me!!! I am a totally complete male who is an RN and can handle whatever comes my way through rational thinking and clarity to make decisions."

• mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2019

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine "I've finally found it. Mydayis, it is that little reminder I never had; the missing piece of my conscience that was never there before to tell me 'stop mucking and go do the stuff you should be getting on with.'"